The Art of Listening: An Anthology of Listening-Themed Poetry and Visual Arts (2023, Linda Eve Diamond, ed.) is a free ebook with poetic contributions and insights from more than 60 inspiring artists. 

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The Art of Listening anthology includes poems by John Fox, founder of the Institute for Poetic Medicine; cartoons by Leigh Rubin; photographs from The Human Library; an interview with Willard Wigan; poems by three Listener Poets of The Good Listening Project, collective poems by Merna Ann Hecht with Stories of Arrival: Refugee and Immigrant Youth Voices Poetry Project; artistry and insights from members of The International Listening Association; listeners who shared their artistry for the first time; and so much more! Find contributor bios here.​

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This book is available in both EPUB and PDF formats. Each has advantages and limitations. Choose either one (or both). Enjoy!  :)

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• EPUB: Advantage: Has the look of a traditional book Limitations: (1) Not searchable (2) No live links 

• PDF: Advantages: Content is searchable and links are clickable.  Limitations: Document rather than book layout  (The PDF link will take you to a free Patreon page, where you'll find both downloads.)

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Find the book flyer (with a list of contributors and a QR code to this page) here and the book trailer here.

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​Because this is a free offering, it's not available through booksellers (which typically require charging a fee).​

 

If recommending or searching for this book (without the direct link or QR code), please include the word "anthology" (or my name). This will make the book easier to find.   :)

 

 

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