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: David R. Surette

When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: J. G. Whittier Home & Museum, 86 Friend St., Amesbury + Zoom

David Surette is the author of seven collections including Stable and Easy to Keep, Hard to Keep In, both honored by the Massachusetts Book Awards. His newest book of poetry is Tonic (2023). His poems have recently featured in the anthology "From the Farther Shore: Discovering Cape Cod and the Islands Through Poetry," and "3 Nations Anthology: Native, Canadian & New England Writers," winner of a Maine Book Award. He lives on Cape Cod.

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