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Using poetry to teach a 'truer' form of history

Poet Laura Da'
KUOW Photo/Kara McDermott
Poet Laura Da'

Elizabeth Austen talks to local poet Laura Da', the author of "Tributaries", about how she uses poetry to tell the story of her ancestors. Her book is the recipient of the American Book Award. 

Web exclusive: Listen to Laura Da' read "Lazerus"

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