Noted poets Sandra Noel and Katy E. Ellis will read from their new books of poetry from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie.

Noel works as a freelance illustrator, graphic designer and interpretive writer, developing award-winning environmental education posters, brochures, exhibits and interpretive signs.

Her poems are published in several poetry journals, four chapbooks and two full-length poetry books.

She is Vashon’s current Poet Laureate.

Her new book, “Hawkland,” lifts readers into the sky into a world of birds — hawks, owls, red-winged blackbirds — but also spells, sacrifice and grace.

Ellis’ poetry and fiction have appeared in many literary journals in the U.S. and Canada.

Her poetry has won the Floating Bridge Chapbook award and has twice been nominated for a Pushcart Prize.

Ellis’ new volume, “Home Water, Home Land,” is his first full-length publication, autobiographical in nature, chronicling coming of age, marriage and family life, and Ellis’ experiences during the 9/11 attacks.

Both books have received acclaim from poets and authors.