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3X U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky’s Autobiography: “Jersey Breaks”

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ROBERT PINSKY is a poet, essayist, translator, teacher, and speaker. His first two terms as United States Poet Laureate were marked by such visible dynamism—and such national enthusiasm in response—that the Library of Congress appointed him to an unprecedented third term. Throughout his career, Pinsky has been dedicated to identifying and invigorating poetry’s place in the world.

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Michael Stein: A Writer Who Can Save Your Life

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MICHAEL STEIN, MD,  is a physician, health policy researcher, and thought leader in the field of public health. He currently serves as the Chair and Professor of Health Law, Policy & Management at the Boston University School of Public Health. He is also the author of twelve books of fiction and non-fiction and the Executive Editor of Public Health Post.

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Denise Duhamel: Poet, Educator

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DENISE DUHAMEL is a poet and educator. Her most recent books of poetry are Second Story; Scald; and Blowout, which was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. Her other titles include Ka-Ching!; Two and Two; Queen for a Day: Selected and New Poems; The Star-Spangled Banner; and Kinky. She is a recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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John Okrent: Poet & Family Doctor

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JOHN OKRENT (b.1981) is a poet and a family doctor.  Okrent’s first book of poems, “This Costly Season,” about the covid pandemic in 2020, was recently published by Arrowsmith.  One of the poems was first published on the front page of the “Seattle Times,” above the fold.

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The Multi-Talented Jen Karetnick

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Poet, writer, author, critic, and educator JEN KARETNICK is the author/co-author of 20 books, including five full-length poetry collections. She is co-founder/co-curator of the not-for-profit organization, SWWIM (Supporting Women Writers in Miami), and co-editor of the daily online literary journal, SWWIM Every Day. Jen worked as a dining critic and food editor for Miami New Times, New Times Broward-Palm Beach, South Florida Magazine, Las Olas Magazine, Lincoln Road Magazine, and MIAMI Magazine from 1992-2020.

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