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Congratulations Natasha Vargas!

Congratulations Natasha Vargas!

Photo credit: James Kegley New Jersey’s Poetry Out Loud winner, Natasha Vargas placed third in the national Poetry Out Loud championships. Read all about it here. Congrats Natasha! Read More
"A Garden State of Poetry" from Mary Rizzo

"A Garden State of Poetry" from Mary Rizzo

On April 6, 2014, the Hoboken Historical Museum was abuzz. One hundred people crowded the exhibit floor, overflowing the chairs and standing wherever a space could be found. What brought... Read More
Something Old, Something (New) Jersey was a hit!

Something Old, Something (New) Jersey was a hit!

More photos are to come but thank you to everyone who came out! .@CavanKerryPress look at all the poetry lovers at the Hoboken historical museum! pic.twitter.com/HeP1JUjWiT — Mary Rizzo (@rizzo_pubhist) April 6, 2014... Read More
Poetry Out Loud: Interview with teacher Kathryn Henderson

Poetry Out Loud: Interview with teacher Kathryn Henderson

At the New Jersey Poetry Out Loud state finals, which took place on March 15 in the Victoria Theater at NJ Performing Arts Center, I was sitting in front of a... Read More
Some Notes on Reading William Carlos Williams in the 21st Century

Some Notes on Reading William Carlos Williams in the 21st Century

Having a conversation with my friend Joel Lewis about poetry is like having a conversation with an encyclopedia. He may start off with William Carlos Williams, as he does in... Read More
NJ Poetry Out Loud State Finals: Remarks from Assistant Secretary of State Carol Cronheim

NJ Poetry Out Loud State Finals: Remarks from Assistant Secretary of State Carol Cronheim

I very, very much enjoyed the New Jersey Poetry Out Loud finals, which were held last Friday at the NJ Performing Arts Center in Newark. The ten finalists generated a good portion... Read More
Nin Andrews Interviews Dawn Potter

Nin Andrews Interviews Dawn Potter

Dawn Potter   NIN ANDREWS (NA): I would love to hear you say a few words about the evolution of Same Old Story. How it began, how it developed, and maybe how... Read More
NJ Poetry Out Loud State Finals are Friday!

NJ Poetry Out Loud State Finals are Friday!

CavanKerry is honored to support Poetry Out Loud! \ From the New Jersey Arts Council: Ten high school students from around the state will compete on Friday, March 14th in... Read More
Press Release: Something Old, Something New (Jersey)

Press Release: Something Old, Something New (Jersey)

Something Old, Something New (Jersey) An Afternoon of Poetry to Celebrate the State’s 350th Birthday   Hosted byCavanKerry Press and Hoboken Historical Museum April 6, 2014, 3 p.m., at the Hoboken... Read More