The author Emily Pohl-Weary reads her poem “Call Me Crab Apple Girl,” in memory of Ashley Smith. Recorded at the Pierre Berton House, Dawson City, Yukon.

The author Emily Pohl-Weary reads her poem “Call Me Crab Apple Girl,” in memory of Ashley Smith. Recorded at the Pierre Berton House, Dawson City, Yukon.

The author Saleema Nawaz reads an excerpt from the story-in-progress “Dear Julia.”

The author Saleema Nawaz reads an excerpt from the story-in-progress “Dear Julia.”

The poet Sandy Pool reads her poem “On Slander.” Recorded in the men’s room of a Montreal Mexican restaurant.

The poet Sandy Pool reads her poem “On Slander.” Recorded in the men’s room of a Montreal Mexican restaurant.

The poet Michael Boughn reads his poem “Eglinton at Five.”

The poet Michael Boughn reads his poem “Eglinton at Five.”

Emily Schultz reads her poem “Just Before the Night Ripped Open Like a Sash,” which originally appeared in Taddle Creek No. 17 (Christmas, 2006). Recorded in Emily’s car on a Brooklyn side street.

Emily Schultz reads her poem “Just Before the Night Ripped Open Like a Sash,” which originally appeared in Taddle Creek No. 17 (Christmas, 2006). Recorded in Emily’s car on a Brooklyn side street.