Monthly Poetry Readings

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Amesbury’s Monthly Poetry Reading Series is hosted by Lisa Usani Phillips, Amesbury’s current Poet Laureate, in partnership with the John Greenleaf Whittier Home. During the summer, readings are held in the garden at the Whittier Home, 86 Friend Street, Amesbury, as well as broadcast virtually on Zoom.

Readings are broadcast via Zoom all year round.

Live poetry, every month

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About the Poet Laureate Program

Next Reading: Becca Kowalski

When: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Costello Transportation Center, 68 Elm Street Amesbury, MA 01913 or Zoom

Becca Kowalski: Becca Kowalski is a queer, neurodivergent poet based in Amesbury, MA, though originally from New Jersey. Becca began writing poems at the age of five and hasn’t stopped since. She received a BA in Creative Writing from SUNY Purchase in 2010.

Becca’s poetry explores themes of grief, trauma, and healing through the natural world. Poems from Inside the Chrysalis is their first collection.

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