Poetry & Creative

Carla was the 4th Poet Laureate of York, PA and has toured the globe as a performer.

Poetry

Baraka (Swahilii for Blessing)

I start with a dark and unsettling truth,my beloved and innocent youth,my wellspring, my fountain, my one who rises, who climbs forth from caverns of unknowingto stretch

A Year After Trump’s Election, York, Pa., is Forever Changed

Carla Christopher worked with young people during a drop-in program at Union Evangelical Lutheran Church in York. Christopher also works as an equity coordinator at

Hundreds Attend Vigil in York for Mass Shooting Victims

YORK, Pa. – Sharing songs, poems and speeches of love and support nearly a dozen people spoke at a vigil in York in memory of

Pennsylvania Humanities Council Spotlight: Carla Christopher by Imahni Ellison

“The work these students created was insightful and mature, but often painful to read. I want to help them believe in more for themselves, and show them roadmaps, provide them with tools to get there.”

Diversity and Intersectionality Workshops

Workshops designed to encourage inclusive and productive environment for businesses and communities, focusing on diversity and intersectionality.

Activism Workshops

Workshops designed to empower individuals and groups in healthy and effective activism.

Creative Writing Workshops

Workshops designed to inspire and guide creative processes.

Presentations of Note

Poor People’s Campaign
PA Early Childhood Education Summit
Lutheran Camping Corporation
Rutgers University
Johns Hopkins University
Columbia University
Arizona State University
Penn State University

Testimonials

Christine Lincoln – 5th Poet Laureate of York, PA, Random House Author & O Magazine ‘Phenomenal Woman’

Poetry & Creative, Testimonials

Christine Lincoln – 5th Poet Laureate of York, PA, Random House Author & O Magazine ‘Phenomenal Woman’

Carla Christopher is a poetic tornado, a veritable force that has forever altered the landscape of poetry, spoken word, and the artistic community here in York, PA. Except , instead of devastation, in Carla’s wake minds are opened, spirits renewed, hope restored, passions are reignited. . . Carla rains down love; everyone who comes in contact is saturated to the bone.

Daina Savage – Former Poet Laureate of Lancaster County and Curator of the Theatre of the Seventh Sister Spoken Word Festival

Poetry & Creative, Testimonials

Daina Savage – Former Poet Laureate of Lancaster County and Curator of the Theatre of the Seventh Sister Spoken Word Festival

Carla is a mesmerizing performer, an inspired organizer, and a galvanizing force for poetry in the region. She invites every voice to the table in such a supportive, magnanimous way that it is impossible to resist.

Mandy Rae, Member of Union Lutheran Church

Carla is the real deal. She's funny, authentic, and hits hard where and when you need it. A force to be reckoned with and a bright spot in anyone's day.

Jade Darling

Carla Christopher doesn't just preach her beliefs from the pulpit she lives her convictions. Putting pen to paper is only one avenue she excells at bring her convictions to people. She has shown so many the path to finding their voice. Whether their through art or their activism or through their faith. She has shown people a way to make a difference & to find value in themselves.

Helen Knapp, York Area Poet & Elementary School Teacher

Cultural Competency, Poetry & Creative, Testimonials

Helen Knapp, York Area Poet & Elementary School Teacher

I just love the way Carla connects with people. Some people speak, some people lecture...Carla 'communicates'. There is a passion, a concern, an interest and a fascination in her every conversation. Whether it's mentoring children and young adults, talking openly with a class of college students or a reporter or performing on stage before a handful or a hundred - Carla has the same energy, enthusiasm and total engagement.

Carol Clark-Williams, Poet Laureate Emeritus of York

Poetry & Creative, Testimonials

Carol Clark-Williams, Poet Laureate Emeritus of York

Poetry falls naturally from Carla's lips and flows from her pen to paper. She infuses language with power and beauty. Her poetry is spontaneous, open, evocative; her performances of poetry are joyous and charismatic. She has strongly promoted poetry, music and visual arts through every available method of communication in South Central PA, offering many opportunities for expression to novices and accomplished artists.

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Poetry

Baraka (Swahilii for Blessing)

Press

A Year After Trump’s Election, York, Pa., is Forever Changed

Hundreds Attend Vigil in York for Mass Shooting Victims

Pennsylvania Humanities Council Spotlight: Carla Christopher by Imahni Ellison

Workshops

Diversity and Intersectionality Workshops

Activism Workshops

Creative Writing Workshops

Presentations of Note

Testimonials

Christine Lincoln – 5th Poet Laureate of York, PA, Random House Author & O Magazine ‘Phenomenal Woman’

Christine Lincoln – 5th Poet Laureate of York, PA, Random House Author & O Magazine ‘Phenomenal Woman’

Daina Savage – Former Poet Laureate of Lancaster County and Curator of the Theatre of the Seventh Sister Spoken Word Festival

Daina Savage – Former Poet Laureate of Lancaster County and Curator of the Theatre of the Seventh Sister Spoken Word Festival

Mandy Rae, Member of Union Lutheran Church

Jade Darling

Helen Knapp, York Area Poet & Elementary School Teacher

Helen Knapp, York Area Poet & Elementary School Teacher

Carol Clark-Williams, Poet Laureate Emeritus of York

Carol Clark-Williams, Poet Laureate Emeritus of York

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