Ina Coolbrith: The Bittersweet Song of California’s First Poet Laureate autographed by author, Aleta George  Special Centennial Edition

This is anaward-winning biography about a pioneer poet, Oakland’s first public librarian, and the most popular literary ambassador in the early American West. Coolbrith was crowned the first state poet laureate in America 101 years ago.

Her first love was poetry, but she earned a living as Oakland's first public librarian, where she mentored Jack London and fought gender discrimination in the workplace.

This special hardcover edition was printed to commemorate Coolbrith's centennial of being crowned California's first poet laureate. It is only available through the author at special events.

Hardbound, 325 pages , 2015