Logan Phillips

@dirtyverbs

Writer & cultural worker, Tucson Poet Laureate. Author: ‘RECKON’ @azpress ‘26 5/14 Santa Fe 5/23 Tucson 3:30 @thehistoricy 5/31 Berkeley @baybookfest
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Congratulations to Logan Phillips, Tucson’s new Poet Laureate. For the next three years, his work in our City will focus on the ¡Somos Uno! Open Mic Series, a set of multilingual open mics with writing workshops to support citywide cultural initiatives and document Tucson‘s evolving story. He uses poetry as a tool for building connection and resilience, and I’m very happy to welcome him to this position. His words truly reflect the Sonoran Desert. Follow him at @dirtyverbs and get ready for the next chapter in Tucson’s cultural life. Thank you so much to TC Tolbert for your six years of wonderful service to our City. You’re leaving your position in the best hands.
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2 months ago
First look, via the lens of @catsphotoshoot . The Tucson Book Launch for ‘Reckon’ was a night like no other. I woke up feeling so grateful to my people and my place. Tucson, there is no place on the planet I’d rather live, love, write & work. Thank you for believing in me - @azpress , in particular @cameronkew Abby Elizabeth @leighmcd Mary Amanda. @alluviumspirals for the perfect opening set. @sinsafos for holding it down as host @humblelianess for the tunes & mole nachos ifkyk. Shannon, Sarah, John & crew at @191toole — thx for seeing a poetry show as viable. @heliotropemetal for holding down sales & grounding me always. So, so many more folks - Next up: Thurs. 2/19 Douglas & Sierra Vista: artist talks at Cochise College Sat: 2/21 Bisbee: double book launch w @raquefella Weds. 2/25: Tempe: reading & discussion at @changinghands with @border_arte_ Fri. 3/6: Baltimore: reading AWP offsite with @readbethh Details & more dates in my site. Now booking for Fall 2026 - Spring 2027. RECKON print book & audiobook out now! Dirtyverbs.com This is just the beginning…
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3 months ago
Publication day for ‘Reckon’ ~ Feb. 10, 2026 from @azpress . Available on my site & wherever books are sold. The hardest & most vulnerable art I’ve ever made – I can’t believe we’re finally here. Upcoming events ~ #Tucson - Sun. 2/15 6:30 at @191toole #Bisbee - Sat. 2/21 6:30 at @centralschoolproject #Tempe - Wed. 2/25 7pm at @changinghands #Albuquerque - Thurs. 3/26 at @bookworksabq #Berkeley - Sat. 5/30 at @baybookfest Douglas, Sierra Vista, Baltimore, Ajo, Philadelphia and more also on the calendar ~ get in touch to book a reading. Track ID: ‘Rachel’s Song’ by Mary Lattimore & Julianna Barwick. More surprises coming.
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3 months ago
Front row last night (forgive the angle) for deeply inspiring remarks by @isabelwilkerson at the opening of @sfinternationallitfest . One of my true writing heroes.
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18 hours ago
Poet on the road / poet in the (regional) air. See you tonight Albuquerque & this weekend Santa Fe.
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3 days ago
OK! Final shows of the RECKON release tour Spring 2026 ~ tell a friend tell a foo. ABQ - Santa Fe - Tucson - Berkeley. Still booking dates in the Bay Area for the end of the month. Taking June to regroup w the fam. July we have some DJ surprises for y’all, a poetry workshop series & announcements about the new series I’ll be kicking off as Poet Laureate! Booking 2026 - 2027 dates now, get in touch ~
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5 days ago
Wild April! Albuquerque see you Wednesday night, Santa Fe Saturday morning - all events at dirtyverbs.com Love all these people and places and poems. Fight for the world you want to live in.
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8 days ago
Thanks Philly folks for coming out on a rainy weeknight to @brickbatphilly to hear poetry about a land so far away. Thanks @stan_mir_satellite for reading & mi hermano @adamcooperteran for organizing. S/o to @mig00ll06 for many of these shots! ReckonBook.com #ReckonBook #ReckonTour
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14 days ago
See you this month
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15 days ago
When I asked students if they exercise was fun, the answer was a resounding YES! The process is the point, giving people the experience of *play* in language, where they can feel free, opening themselves up to truths that come along the way. #TeachingArtist #Poetry
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16 days ago
Every poem is an experiment. “Play is the highest form of research.” - @abillifree
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18 days ago
Amazed & honored to see RECKON included the @poetsorg 2026 National #Poetry Month Featured Books List this morning! What a lineup to be a part of. @azpress H/t @toreyntial for the catch!
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