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Teresa Carson on Poetry: Holly Smith & NJ Poetry Out Loud

Teresa Carson on Poetry: Holly Smith & NJ Poetry Out Loud

New Jersey Poetry Out Loud is the New Jersey chapter of a national poetry recitation program public, charter, parochial, and home school students from grades 9-12 across America. Every year,... Read More
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New Jersey Poetry Out Loud State Finals 2017 [Video]

New Jersey Poetry Out Loud State Finals 2017 [Video]

Watch the video below of Amos Koffa performing at this year’s NJ Poetry Out Loud. The State Champion of New Jersey Poetry Out Loud 2017 is Amos Koffa of Burlington... Read More
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Holly Smith named teacher of the year

Holly Smith named teacher of the year

Holly Smith named teacher of the year May 9, 2016 By CavanKerry Press Leave a Comment (Edit) Holly Smith, who is the recipient of the 2016 CKP scholarship to the Frost Place Conference on Poetry and... Read More
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CKP Authors in the Community: Paola Corso interviews Dawn Potter

CKP Authors in the Community: Paola Corso interviews Dawn Potter

Since its inception, CavanKerry Press has been committed to community. It’s outreach programs include Giftbooks, Waiting Room  Reader, Bookshare, New Jersey Poetry Out Loud, and The Frost Place Conference on Poetry and Teaching. And... Read More
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On Accuracy at Poetry Out Loud, from Teresa Carson

On Accuracy at Poetry Out Loud, from Teresa Carson

Beatrice Dimaculangan, State Champion, from NJPOL Because of the bad fortune of a snowstorm that caused the postponement of the Region 6 New Jersey Poetry Out Loud competition, I had the good... Read More
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From Champion to Judge: NJPOL 2014 winner Natasha Vargas

From Champion to Judge: NJPOL 2014 winner Natasha Vargas

Last year’s NJ Poetry Out Loud champion Natasha Vargas went on to win third place in the 2014 Poetry Out Loud National Championship. This year NJPOL invited her to be a judge at the state... Read More
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An Interview with Jennifer Kuszmerski, Teacher of NJPOL State Champion

An Interview with Jennifer Kuszmerski, Teacher of NJPOL State Champion

CavanKerry Press believes that committed teachers are the key to New Jersey’s successful Poetry Out Loud program. Yes, the students are the ones up on the stage but the teachers are... Read More
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Dawn Potter on Judging the NJ Poetry Out Loud State Finals

Dawn Potter on Judging the NJ Poetry Out Loud State Finals

On March 13, 2015, I had the honor and the pleasure of serving as a judge at the state finals of the New Jersey Poetry Out Loud competition, held at Princeton University.... Read More
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PRESS RELEASE: The Frost Place Continues Partnership with CavanKerry Press in 2015

PRESS RELEASE: The Frost Place Continues Partnership with CavanKerry Press in 2015

January 20, 2015 – The Frost Place is pleased to announce the continued partnership with publisher CavanKerry Press in 2015. Since 2012, The Frost Place has partnered with CavanKerry Press to enhance... Read More
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