Ina Coolbrith, one of the Bay Area's literary pioneers
Ina Coolbrith, one of the Bay Area's literary pioneers, gained fame as California's first poet laureate. She was Oakland's first public librarian who broke many conventions of her time. Considered a literary giant, she even mentored Jack London. See how Coolbrith is celebrated today as KTVU's Jana Katsuyama explores how her legacy lives throughout the Bay in quiet corners. Ina Coolbrith, a Bay Area literary pioneer known for her unconventional approach and mentoring Jack London, was California's first poet laureate and Oakland's first public librarian. Known for breaking many conventions of her time, she also mentored Jack London. Her legacy lives throughout the Bay, with KTVU's Jana Katsuyama exploring her legacy in quiet corners.
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Ina Coolbrith, one of the Bay Area's literary pioneers
Ina Coolbrith, one of the Bay Area's literary pioneers, gained fame as California's first poet laureate. She was Oakland's first public librarian who broke many conventions of her time. Considered a literary giant, she even mentored Jack London. See how Coolbrith is celebrated today as KTVU's Jana Katsuyama explores how her legacy lives throughout the Bay in quiet corners.