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6:30pm CDT

Wednesday October 14, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT

Over the past nearly two years as Nebraska State Poet, Jewel Rodgers has reached thousands across the state through performances, workshops, and community-based programming. In this keynote, she reflects on what she’s accomplished during her tenure while sharing a selection of both newly written and recognized works. Grounded in themes of growth, resilience, and creativity, her work explores the complexities of human nature with a distinct edge of motivational insight.

Speakers

Jewel Rodgers

Jewel Rodgers has been a spoken word poet for more than a decade, performing in schools, festivals, community settings, conferences, public events, and other venues. Rodgers is an Omaha Entertainment and Arts Award winner for Best Performance Poet in Omaha and a three-time TEDx speaker... Read More →

Wednesday October 14, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Central Library, Omaha Public Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68114

Keynote

NLA/MPLA Joint Conference

6:30pm CDT

Jewel Rodgers

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