Tanka handouts to exchange (trifold pamphlets, handmade books, bookmarks, postcards, or other handouts that feature your tanka—consider making at least 50 copies—optional)

Poems to read (you’ll have several opportunities to read)

Tanka-related books to sell (at our informal tanka bookfair)

Checkbook or cash to pay for books

Tanka notebook

Camera (don’t forget the area’s beautiful fall colors)

Swimsuit for the hotel swimming pool

Your enthusiasm for a great day of sharing, writing, and celebrating tanka!