Newburyport Literary Festival
@nbptlitfest.bsky.social
A Celebration of Literature, Readers, and Writers—20th Anniversary
In-Person & Virtual Events • April 25–27, 2025
newburyportliteraryfestival.org
In-Person & Virtual Events • April 25–27, 2025
newburyportliteraryfestival.org
Melopoeia of Love Poems: An ancient Greek tradition where poetry is spoken over live music—two art forms flowing through each other without either dominating.
📅 Saturday, November 22 | 2-4 PM 📍 Salisbury, MA
🎟️ $30 | Limited seating—book now
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📅 Saturday, November 22 | 2-4 PM 📍 Salisbury, MA
🎟️ $30 | Limited seating—book now
newburyportliteraryfestival.org/poetry-event...
Poetry Event @ Actor’s Studio of Newburyport | Newburyport Literary Festival
Join Us for the Diminished Prophets Performing Melopoeia of Love Poems With Poets: Rhina P. Espaillat & Alfred Nicol and Musicians: Roger Kimball on Bass and Cello, Shannon Muhs—Vocalist, & John Tavano on Spanish Guitar Crossroads Plaza, 1 Merrill Street# 3 Salisbury, MA 01952 Saturday November 22, 2025 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tickets $30 Reserve
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November 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Melopoeia of Love Poems: An ancient Greek tradition where poetry is spoken over live music—two art forms flowing through each other without either dominating.
📅 Saturday, November 22 | 2-4 PM 📍 Salisbury, MA
🎟️ $30 | Limited seating—book now
newburyportliteraryfestival.org/poetry-event...
📅 Saturday, November 22 | 2-4 PM 📍 Salisbury, MA
🎟️ $30 | Limited seating—book now
newburyportliteraryfestival.org/poetry-event...
Melopoeia of Love Poems at The Actors Studio of Newburyport 🎶
Poets: Rhina P. Espaillat and Alfred Nicol
Musicians: Roger Kimball (bass and cello), Shannon Muhs (vocals), John Tavano (Spanish guitar)
📅 Sat. Nov 22 | 2-4 PM
🎟️ $30 | newburyportliteraryfestival.org/poetry-event...
Poets: Rhina P. Espaillat and Alfred Nicol
Musicians: Roger Kimball (bass and cello), Shannon Muhs (vocals), John Tavano (Spanish guitar)
📅 Sat. Nov 22 | 2-4 PM
🎟️ $30 | newburyportliteraryfestival.org/poetry-event...
November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Melopoeia of Love Poems at The Actors Studio of Newburyport 🎶
Poets: Rhina P. Espaillat and Alfred Nicol
Musicians: Roger Kimball (bass and cello), Shannon Muhs (vocals), John Tavano (Spanish guitar)
📅 Sat. Nov 22 | 2-4 PM
🎟️ $30 | newburyportliteraryfestival.org/poetry-event...
Poets: Rhina P. Espaillat and Alfred Nicol
Musicians: Roger Kimball (bass and cello), Shannon Muhs (vocals), John Tavano (Spanish guitar)
📅 Sat. Nov 22 | 2-4 PM
🎟️ $30 | newburyportliteraryfestival.org/poetry-event...
This Thursday, join us upstairs at The Joy Nest from 6-8 p.m. as we host an incredible local author event feat. @megmitchellmoore and Holly Robinson! Tickets are $30 or $60 (w/signed book) and proceeds benefit the Newburyport Literary Festival! Buy here: bit.ly/3VTmm8E
October 21, 2025 at 9:52 AM
This Thursday, join us upstairs at The Joy Nest from 6-8 p.m. as we host an incredible local author event feat. @megmitchellmoore and Holly Robinson! Tickets are $30 or $60 (w/signed book) and proceeds benefit the Newburyport Literary Festival! Buy here: bit.ly/3VTmm8E
Join us for an author talk feat. Meg Mitchell Moore (author of Mansion Beach), in conversation with acclaimed novelist Holly Robinson.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Thurs. Oct. 23 from 6-8 PM
📍 Joy Nest, NBPT
🎫 $30 general admission | $60 includes signed book --> Buy here: bit.ly/3VTmm8E
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Thurs. Oct. 23 from 6-8 PM
📍 Joy Nest, NBPT
🎫 $30 general admission | $60 includes signed book --> Buy here: bit.ly/3VTmm8E
September 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Join us for an author talk feat. Meg Mitchell Moore (author of Mansion Beach), in conversation with acclaimed novelist Holly Robinson.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Thurs. Oct. 23 from 6-8 PM
📍 Joy Nest, NBPT
🎫 $30 general admission | $60 includes signed book --> Buy here: bit.ly/3VTmm8E
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Thurs. Oct. 23 from 6-8 PM
📍 Joy Nest, NBPT
🎫 $30 general admission | $60 includes signed book --> Buy here: bit.ly/3VTmm8E
This October, join us for a cemetery tour with historian & 12th-gen Newburyporter Ghlee Woodworth!
Hear Revolutionary War soldiers' diary excerpts at Old Hill Burying Ground!
Oct 25, 4-5pm | $25 | Register here: bit.ly/3KozvnV
Hear Revolutionary War soldiers' diary excerpts at Old Hill Burying Ground!
Oct 25, 4-5pm | $25 | Register here: bit.ly/3KozvnV
September 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This October, join us for a cemetery tour with historian & 12th-gen Newburyporter Ghlee Woodworth!
Hear Revolutionary War soldiers' diary excerpts at Old Hill Burying Ground!
Oct 25, 4-5pm | $25 | Register here: bit.ly/3KozvnV
Hear Revolutionary War soldiers' diary excerpts at Old Hill Burying Ground!
Oct 25, 4-5pm | $25 | Register here: bit.ly/3KozvnV
📚 Don't miss: Bestselling author Meg Mitchell Moore (Mansion Beach) in conversation with Holly Robinson at Joy Nest! Oct 23, 6-8pm | $30-60 tickets
Book your spot: bit.ly/3IgeUkZ
Book your spot: bit.ly/3IgeUkZ
Author Event @ Joy Nest | Newburyport Literary Festival
Upstairs at Joy Nest! Space is limited so book your ticket now! All sales final. Thank you, Joy Nest, for hosting us!
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September 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
📚 Don't miss: Bestselling author Meg Mitchell Moore (Mansion Beach) in conversation with Holly Robinson at Joy Nest! Oct 23, 6-8pm | $30-60 tickets
Book your spot: bit.ly/3IgeUkZ
Book your spot: bit.ly/3IgeUkZ
#NBPTLitFest founder Vicki Hendrickson's classes are designed to invite you onto the page and to give you a little something new to consider along the way.
Register for one of two upcoming sessions this fall! bit.ly/4jLbEur
Register for one of two upcoming sessions this fall! bit.ly/4jLbEur
Writing—with Vicki Hendrickson | Newburyport Literary Festival
Join us as autumn leaves start to fall. Spend some time remembering the passing seasons in your life—the changes you’ve observed.
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September 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#NBPTLitFest founder Vicki Hendrickson's classes are designed to invite you onto the page and to give you a little something new to consider along the way.
Register for one of two upcoming sessions this fall! bit.ly/4jLbEur
Register for one of two upcoming sessions this fall! bit.ly/4jLbEur
Join author Mary G. Barlow for our memoir workshop! Learn to research your own life like a journalist and connect your story to the bigger picture of history. Register here: bit.ly/46bXhvB
Writing Life Stories | Newburyport Literary Festival
A Project of the Newburyport Literary Association
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August 28, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Join author Mary G. Barlow for our memoir workshop! Learn to research your own life like a journalist and connect your story to the bigger picture of history. Register here: bit.ly/46bXhvB
Join #NBTPLitFest founder Vicki Hendrickson for an eight-week writing workshop, taught in her home. Register here: bit.ly/4jLbEur
June 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Join #NBTPLitFest founder Vicki Hendrickson for an eight-week writing workshop, taught in her home. Register here: bit.ly/4jLbEur
🚨 Our friends at @newburyporthigh have an announcement to share! 🚨
Send a favorite poem by May 10, 2025 to: [email protected] or
Mail to: Deborah Szabo, Newburyport High School, 241 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950
Send a favorite poem by May 10, 2025 to: [email protected] or
Mail to: Deborah Szabo, Newburyport High School, 241 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950
May 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🚨 Our friends at @newburyporthigh have an announcement to share! 🚨
Send a favorite poem by May 10, 2025 to: [email protected] or
Mail to: Deborah Szabo, Newburyport High School, 241 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950
Send a favorite poem by May 10, 2025 to: [email protected] or
Mail to: Deborah Szabo, Newburyport High School, 241 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950
Need some inspiration from Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson to get you through this week? Us, too.
“You might be angry. You should be. Anger is useful.”
“You might be angry. You should be. Anger is useful.”
April 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Need some inspiration from Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson to get you through this week? Us, too.
“You might be angry. You should be. Anger is useful.”
“You might be angry. You should be. Anger is useful.”
Who can relate to this quote from yesterday's session with Tova Mirvis and Elizabeth Graver?
“It [writing a novel] is like taking a one million piece puzzle, throwing the pieces all around the room, and then working the puzzle. It’s like corralling one million small children.” - Tova Mirvis
“It [writing a novel] is like taking a one million piece puzzle, throwing the pieces all around the room, and then working the puzzle. It’s like corralling one million small children.” - Tova Mirvis
April 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Who can relate to this quote from yesterday's session with Tova Mirvis and Elizabeth Graver?
“It [writing a novel] is like taking a one million piece puzzle, throwing the pieces all around the room, and then working the puzzle. It’s like corralling one million small children.” - Tova Mirvis
“It [writing a novel] is like taking a one million piece puzzle, throwing the pieces all around the room, and then working the puzzle. It’s like corralling one million small children.” - Tova Mirvis
Check out today's schedule of virtual events and don't forget to register to attend! Head to the schedule page, find your favorite sessions, and click "Register" to gain access. bit.ly/4iFnmHx
April 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Check out today's schedule of virtual events and don't forget to register to attend! Head to the schedule page, find your favorite sessions, and click "Register" to gain access. bit.ly/4iFnmHx
Joining us tomorrow for our (amazing) virtual sessions? Don't forget to register for access! Head to the schedule page, find your favorite sessions, and click "Register" to gain access. bit.ly/4iFnmHx
April 27, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Joining us tomorrow for our (amazing) virtual sessions? Don't forget to register for access! Head to the schedule page, find your favorite sessions, and click "Register" to gain access. bit.ly/4iFnmHx
We kicked the Newburyport Literary Festival off last night with a great session called Considering the Kennedys, a conversation with Dawn Tripp and Kate Clifford Larson. Check out all of today' and tomorrow's sessions: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
April 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We kicked the Newburyport Literary Festival off last night with a great session called Considering the Kennedys, a conversation with Dawn Tripp and Kate Clifford Larson. Check out all of today' and tomorrow's sessions: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
We're well underway here in #Newburyport for the 20th Annual #NBTPLitFest! Join us for sessions all day long across the city. Can't make it today? Join us virtually tomorrow! Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
April 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We're well underway here in #Newburyport for the 20th Annual #NBTPLitFest! Join us for sessions all day long across the city. Can't make it today? Join us virtually tomorrow! Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
Check out this venue-by-venue breakdown of today's #NBPTLitFest sessions! Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
April 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Check out this venue-by-venue breakdown of today's #NBPTLitFest sessions! Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
Save this map to quickly reference the location of all of our #NBPTLitFest venues this year! We're taking over downtown #Newburyport, rain or shine. 📍
April 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Save this map to quickly reference the location of all of our #NBPTLitFest venues this year! We're taking over downtown #Newburyport, rain or shine. 📍
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THIS SAT: I'm delighted to speak at the Newburyport Literary Festival @nbptlitfest.bsky.social in a panel sponsored by the Mass Center for the Book. Toussaint Losier & I will discuss Freeman’s Challenge: The Murder That Shook America’s Original Prison for Profit. Join us!
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@uchicagopress.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
THIS SAT: I'm delighted to speak at the Newburyport Literary Festival @nbptlitfest.bsky.social in a panel sponsored by the Mass Center for the Book. Toussaint Losier & I will discuss Freeman’s Challenge: The Murder That Shook America’s Original Prison for Profit. Join us!
@uchicagopress.bsky.social
@uchicagopress.bsky.social
In our 20th year,#NBPTLitFest founder Vicki Hendrickson will pass the torch on to the next generation of festival leaders. Join us as we celebrate her legacy and that of Sue Little, owner of Jabberwocky Books. bit.ly/3GlNsRu
April 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In our 20th year,#NBPTLitFest founder Vicki Hendrickson will pass the torch on to the next generation of festival leaders. Join us as we celebrate her legacy and that of Sue Little, owner of Jabberwocky Books. bit.ly/3GlNsRu
Dyke Hendrickson's new memoir, Boston’s Fading Ink, looks back on those years and the changing face of journalism. He will be in conversation with his daughter, journalist Leslie Hendrickson. View the full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
April 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Dyke Hendrickson's new memoir, Boston’s Fading Ink, looks back on those years and the changing face of journalism. He will be in conversation with his daughter, journalist Leslie Hendrickson. View the full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
On Saturday, April 26 at 2:30 PM, authors Dana Alison Levy and Kirsten Miller look at the issues around free speech and who can read what, when in this conversation with the owner of Jabberwocky Bookshop, Sue Little. Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
April 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On Saturday, April 26 at 2:30 PM, authors Dana Alison Levy and Kirsten Miller look at the issues around free speech and who can read what, when in this conversation with the owner of Jabberwocky Bookshop, Sue Little. Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
What makes a hot summer book a hot summer book? Join us on Saturday, April 26 at 1:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Newburyport for what's sure to be an incredible conversation! Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
April 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What makes a hot summer book a hot summer book? Join us on Saturday, April 26 at 1:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Newburyport for what's sure to be an incredible conversation! Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
Our Fiction panel, On Friendship and Freedom: Marjan Kamali in Conversation With Jenna Blum, is on Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 AM at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Newburyport! You won't want to miss this incredible discussion.
Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
April 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Our Fiction panel, On Friendship and Freedom: Marjan Kamali in Conversation With Jenna Blum, is on Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 AM at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Newburyport! You won't want to miss this incredible discussion.
Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
Join us on Saturday, April 26, at 9 AM at Old South Church in Newburyport for an engaging conversation between authors Ron Currie and C.B. Bernard as they discuss Ron's book, The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne.
Check out the full event schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
Check out the full event schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
April 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Join us on Saturday, April 26, at 9 AM at Old South Church in Newburyport for an engaging conversation between authors Ron Currie and C.B. Bernard as they discuss Ron's book, The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne.
Check out the full event schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
Check out the full event schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx