Female Comic Book Superheroes

Jeannine Hall Gailey reads her poem "Female Comic Book Superheroes" from her book "Becoming the Villainess" (Courtesy of KUOW radio).

Wonder Woman Dreams of the Amazon

Jeannine Hall Gailey reads her poem "Wonder Woman Dreams of the Amazon" at Open Books in Seattle in May 2006 (Courtesy of KUOW radio). This poem received a Pushcart nomination, first appeared in the American Poetry Journal, and is in her book "Becoming the Villainess."

Breathing in the Asthma Capital

Jeannine Hall Gailey reads her poem "Breathing in the Asthma Capital" at Open Books in Seattle in May 2006 (Courtesy of KUOW radio). This poem first appeared in the 88 and is in her book "Becoming the Villainess."

The Conversation

Jeannine Hall Gailey reads her poem "The Conversation" at Open Books in Seattle in May 2006 (Courtesy of KUOW radio). This poem first appeared in the American Poetry Journal and is in her book "Becoming the Villainess."

The Dead Girl Speaks

Jeannine Hall Gailey reads her poem "The Dead Girl Speaks" from her book "Becoming the Villainess" (Courtesy of KUOW radio). This poem was written after the style of Marvin Bell's "Dead Man" poems.

Alice in Darkness

Jeannine Hall Gailey reads her poem "Alice in Darkness" from her book Becoming the Villainess (Courtesy of KUOW radio).

The Snow Queen

Jeannine Hall Gailey reads her poem "The Snow Queen" from her first book of poetry, Becoming the Villainess. This poem first appeared in Rain Dog, and was also included in the chapbook Female Comic Book Superheroes from Pudding House Press.

The Snow Queen Explains

Jeannine Hall Gailey reads The Snow Queen Explains from her first book of poetry, Becoming the Villainess.