Dana Gioia

Dana Gioia

Video Editorial

"Reading and Civic Engagement"
Dana Gioia discusses the results of the NEA's research on reading. Produced as part of the Song of a Citizen video op-ed series.

Stanford University Commencement Speech

On June 17, 2007, Dana Gioia delivered the Commencement speech at Stanford University.
The full text of his speech is available here.
An excerpt appears in the Wall Street Journal.

Featured Essay

"Literary L.A., with No Apology"
Adapted from remarks given during the Los Angeles Times Books Prizes ceremony.