Overview

In collaboration with the Newark Public Library’s Poetry For the Public series, join us for a special New Jersey-focused, reading and workshop series held in-person at the Philip Roth Personal Library. Each workshop will culminate with a 30-minute reading and Q&A by a celebrated local poet. Scheduled guest poets include: James Ellerbe (NJ Poetry Events), Ameerah Shabazz, Rescue Poetix (Jersey City Poet Laureate), and Treasure Borde (EvoluCulture) This series is curated and hosted by Dimitri Reyes, Newark poet, and Rutgers-Newark MFA graduate, and the workshops are designed and led by Rutgers-Newark MFA graduate, Attorious Augustin. The program is open to and adults 18+. No experience is necessary.

James C Ellerbe

Oct 18
Newark Public Library

Ameerah Shabazz

Oct 25
Newark Public Library

Rescue Poetix

Nov 1
Newark Public Library

Treasure Borde

Nov 15
Newark Public Library