CKP recieves grant from NJ Council for the Arts!
We are thrilled to receive a grant from New Jersey State Council for the Arts. Thank you for your continued support of CKP!
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The Birth of a Press: Start Your Own Press
Part 1 in our ongoing series, The Birth of a Press, CKP publisher Joan Cusack Handler discusses the ins and outs of running a poetry press. The story of CavanKerry Press... Read More
Nin Andrews Interviews Paola Corso
Paola Corso NIN ANDREWSThe Laundress Catcher Her Breath is such an amazing read. I rarely pick up a poetry book that I cannot put down, but this one had me at hello. ... Read More
The passing of Peggy Penn
We are sad to learn about the passing of Peggy Penn on July 27th. A memorial will be planned in the coming months. Once we learn the details, we will... Read More
Jack Ridl: All I Have Are Words
When we take part in the CKP community experience, we bring the deep value of writingto others. But as shown in the following story, the experience can also lead to... Read More
CKP Administrator Donna Rutkowski on GiftBooks
As CavanKerry’s Administrator, I find myself involved in all aspects of the press. One of my favorite tasks is overseeing our GiftBooks Program. This is an ongoing service of providing... Read More
Judith Hannan on volunteering at Children’s Museum of Manhattan
“Silence will never console your secrets.” What is a story you never tell? Is it a secret? Does it disappear or dissolve? Or does it climb into your thoughts and... Read More
Joan Seliger Sidney reflects on Poetry Heals Workshop
You may remember Teresa Carson’s posting last month, reflecting on the Poetry Heals workshop. Here is more feedback from our workshop leader, Joan Seliger Sidney. Participants at Cooper Workshop Although only... Read More
Poetry news from the web
Poetry and Craigslist’s Missed Connections…now that’ a pairing!
The Bowery Poetry Club closes…for now.
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