Writers in Your Neighborhood

Salem has a long, distinguished literary history that continues today. This special event for National Poetry Month will highlight new writings by several authors who are members of the Athenaeum or North Shore residents — the poetry of your talented neighbors. Join us to get a taste of their work, explore their books, talk writing. Most authors will have copies of their books will be available for purchase too!

Check back here for updates to the line-up:

Kali Lightfoot, is a queer poet. Her poems in journals and anthologies, have been nominated for Pushcart prizes and Best of the Net. Before retirement she worked as Executive Director of the National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes. Her first book, Pelted by Flowers (CavanKerry Press) was chosen a “Must Read” by the Massachusetts Center for the Book. Second book, Big Band Night at the Good Life Bar, is available from Moon Pie Press.

Clay Ventre lives and writes in New England.

Check www.salemathenaeum.net for details.