Don Levy

Don Levy has been part of the Albany poetry scene since 1989, when he first read at the QE2 open mic. He has read at various venues and events in Albany, including The Albany Public Library, Poets in the Park, Poets Speak Loud at McGeary’s (where he was once roasted), and the Third Thursday Poetry Night at The Social Justice Center. He has hosted a number of readings over the years, the first being at The Albany Art Gallery on Jefferson Street, to his last, a featured reader / open mic series called Live From the Living Room, a straight-friendly reading held at The Pride Center of the Capital Region. Don was one of the editors of Open Mic: The Albany Anthology., a fantastic book that featured work from the poets who frequented the local open mics in the mid-90s. He published 2 chapbooks with local artist Kevin Bruce: How Green Was My Big Eden, a collection of gay fantasy poems, and Super Queer Poet Saves the Day. He currently writes a book blog called The Next Chapter right here on the Albany Poets website.
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The Next Chapter – Book Haul

Don Levy picked up 12 books at the recent sidewalk sale at The Book House at Stuyvesant Plaza to support the Alliance for Positive Health.

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The Next Chapter – Queer Reads

As any gay writer would, Don Levy loves reading books with queer themes. Here are six recommendations to get you ready for Pride Month.

Harper Lee

The Next Chapter – Thank you, Harper Lee

In this edition of The Next Chapter, Don Levy pays tribute to to Harper Lee, who wrote one of his favorite books of all time, “To Kill a Mockingbird”.

The Next Chapter – When to Quit

Don almost quit the book he’s currently am reading, Anna Quindlin’s “Object Lessons”. He was excited to start it because he had never read any of her books.