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PROJECTS AND READINGS​

2021 - 2023

2021 Projects

Sync Poetry Matwaala Youth
Sync Poetry, Matwaala’s Youth platform hosted by Sara Garg and Diya Kanduri. Click on button below to
read about Matwaala’s wonderful work with its youth directors.

Delhi University Collaboration
Building a diaspora poetry collection at Delhi University’s English department.
Sync Poetry

2023 Poetry Readings

Asian American Anthology reading
They Rise Like a Wave
April 27, 2023.

Memorial reading for Saleem Peeradina
April 28, 2023.

Anthology Reading
Hum Aiseich Bolte, Poems Celebrating Hyderabad.
​May 12, 2023.

New Book Showcase
July 16, 2023.
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1. Featuring poets from: They Rise Like a Wave; Anthology of Asian American Women Poets. Edt. by Christine Kitano & Alycia Pirmohamad - April 27, 2023
https://youtu.be/lc0kKBAoLhI

2. Memorial Reading for Saleem Peeradina - Poets from India & USA-April 28, 2023
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https://youtu.be/CFLwd_gRT9c

3. Hum Aiseich Bolte, This is just how we say it, Celebrating Hyderabad with poetry - Akila Gopalkrishnan, Shikhandin, Kashiana Singh, Viswaprasad & Usha Akella -May 12, 2023. Art feature: Viswaprasad. Anchored by Kashiana Singh.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qK9EX0z6dLfzOQ22Hi9L7NKQ3RWd1NOj/view?usp=share_link
https://youtu.be/U95-oLBABiA

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4. New-book reading  - Megha Sood, Sophia Naz, Pramila Venkateswaran, Usha Akella, Indran Amirhanayagam, Anita Nahal, Zilka Joseph, Kashiana Singh, Afsar Mohammad, & Sara Garg (youth poet) - July 16, 2023
(poster design by Kashiana Singh)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OI5gruCPTU

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  • Home
  • People
    • Directors >
      • Usha Akella, Founder & Director
      • Pramila Venkateswaran, Director
    • Matwaala Ambassadors >
      • Kashiana Singh
      • Zilka Joseph
    • Advisory Team
    • Volunteer Poets
    • FRIENDS of Matwaala
    • Matwaala Poets
  • Festivals
    • 2015
    • 2017
    • 2018
    • 2019
    • 2020
    • 2021 - 23
    • 2024
    • 2025
    • Poets-of-color Series: 2021-2025
    • Testimonials
  • Projects
  • Publications
    • MAPS
  • Media
  • Critical Work
    • Interviews
    • Articles
    • Reviews
  • Matwaala Youth - Sync Poetry
    • Key Initiatives
    • Our Team
    • Poetry Submissions!
    • 2021: A Beginning >
      • July 2021 Open Mic: Confidence
      • September 2021 Open Mic: Connection
      • October 2021 Ghost Stories and Poetry: Creation
    • 2022: Outreach >
      • Week of Expression! >
        • Open Mic: July 25, 2022
        • Speed Poetry: July 26, 2022
        • Repetitive Poetry: July 27, 2022
        • Style Mirroring: July 28, 2022
        • Let's Play a Game: July 29, 2022
    • Personal Projects >
      • Sara's Work
      • Diya's Work
  • Resources
  • Contact