Devin Johnston, internationally acclaimed poet and author of four books of poems as well as a book of essays on the natural world, will give a reading from his work at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19, in Room 140 Toomey Hall. Johnston, a professor of poetry at Saint Louis University, will welcome questions and comments following the reading. The event is sponsored by the English and technical communication department. Refreshments will be served.