May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Did you know one in five people struggle with mental illness? Possessing a mental illness can often come with a lot of baggage, and people may look down on those who suffer from it. However, Katie Clark’s Acceptance of Seasons seeks to reach beyond the stigma, and celebrate mental health through photography and poetry. Because of Katie’s own bipolar disorder, she is more than qualified to shed light on the topic—something that is sorely needed around the world today. The poems convey her experiences both as a sufferer of mental illness, as well as one who has overcome it. They leave the reader with a message of hope--hope that they can live a life with mental illness, and live it to the fullest.

“Stigma, a virus spreading across America, The antidote: Empathy, compassion. Your voice can spread the cure.”

Katie is a third-generation photographer. Many of her poems have been published in anthologies, and her photography has been displayed in many galleries in North Florida, including Tallahassee City Hall, FSU Museum of Fine Arts, and at My Favorite Books. We’ll be celebrating the launch of Katie’s poetry book with complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres! We hope to see you Saturday! Come out to meet Katie, pick up a signed copy of her book, and hear some of her poetry.