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Teresa Carson talks with Dawn Potter, Director of The Frost Place Conference

Teresa Carson talks with Dawn Potter, Director of The Frost Place Conference

Every summer, the Frost Place Conference on Poetry and Teaching, a unique and innovative program for teachers, takes place in the barn at the farm in Franconia, New Hampshire, where Robert Frost... Read More
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Nin Andrews Interviews Shira Dentz

Nin Andrews Interviews Shira Dentz

Shira Dentz NIN ANDREWSdoor of thin skins is such a powerful book, and very disturbing. While reading it, I wasn’t sure whether it would be classified as memoir or poetry.  And... Read More
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Nin Andrews: Poet Behind the Poetry

Nin Andrews: Poet Behind the Poetry

Poet Behind the Poetry, CKP’s special blog series in honor of National Poetry Month, looks behind the scenes of a writer’s creative life. Bird Maiden (with permission from Emily Lisker)... Read More
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From Poetry Heals: a poem by Copper Camden Hospital

From Poetry Heals: a poem by Copper Camden Hospital

Teresa Carson at last year’s “Poetry Heals”workshop at Copper Camden This April and May, CavanKerry Press and the New Jersey Council for the Humanities are again co-sponsoring a series of “Poetry Heals” workshops for healthcare professionals.... Read More
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Kenneth Rosen: Poet Behind the Poetry

Kenneth Rosen: Poet Behind the Poetry

Poet Behind the Poetry, CKP’s special blog series in honor of National Poetry Month, looks behind the scenes of a writer’s creative life. I know a poem is finished when…I... Read More
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An Interview with Kavita Oza: 2013 NJ Poetry Out Loud State Champion

An Interview with Kavita Oza: 2013 NJ Poetry Out Loud State Champion

On March 15th, Kavita Oza, a junior from Peddie School in Hightstown, became the 2013 New Jersey Poetry Out Loud State Champion.  As I mentioned in an earlier blog, I was particularly struck... Read More
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Ross Gay: 2013 John Simon Guggenheim Fellow

Ross Gay: 2013 John Simon Guggenheim Fellow

Ross Gay Congratulations to Ross Gay, 2013 John Simon Guggenheim Fellow in Poetry! See the full list of fellows in last week’s New York Times announcement. Read More
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Jack Ridl: Poet Behind the Poetry

Jack Ridl: Poet Behind the Poetry

Poet Behind the Poetry, CKP’s special blog series in honor of National Poetry Month, looks behind the scenes of a writer’s creative life. Jack Ridl I wish the world knew... Read More
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Teresa Carson: Poet Behind the Poetry

Teresa Carson: Poet Behind the Poetry

Poet Behind the Poetry, CKP’s special blog series in honor of National Poetry Month, looks behind the scenes of a writer’s creative life. A few questions on my mind Teresa... Read More
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