The
poets who support and foster the work of the Poetry Caravan are doing literary
missionary work by bringing poetry into the lives of the often alienated.
- Billy Collins, former U.S. Poet Laureate
from his foreword to the Poetry Caravan anthology
Who
We Are:
a group of Westchester and Metro area poets who love
to share poetry
Our
Mission:
to bring poetry to people who donŐt have easy access to the spoken and written word
What We Do:
Free readings of poetry and writing workshops in shelters, assisted living centers, hospitals, non-profit organizations and similar venues. Over 165 readings and 18 writing workshops since our founding in 2003.
Our Publication:
en(compass) . The Poetry Caravan Anthology. Poems by Caravan members and workshop participants. Foreword by Billy Collins. Edited by Usha Akella, Poetry Caravan founder (Yuganta Press, 2005).
The Poetry Caravan was founded in 2003 with support from the Town of Greenburgh (NY) Arts and Culture Committee.
To :- Schedule Readings & Workshops - Participate in the Poetry Caravan -
- Learn More -
contact
Ruth Handel (RuthHandel@verizon.net)
or Conrad Geller (signpoet@aol.com)
or Frank Sisco (ideasmoney@aol.com)
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