Teaneck Poetry Reading And Open Mic To Feature Poet Laureates: What To Know

TEANECK, NJ — Poetry lovers will soon have an opportunity to share their work and hear from two poet laureates during a community event in Teaneck.

Teaneck Poet Laureate Scott Pleasants will host a poetry reading and open mic Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road.

The event will feature Faith Rodman Alpher, poet laureate of Livermore, California, who will join Pleasants for the evening.

According to the Township of Teaneck's announcement, the event welcomes community members interested in poetry and sharing their work.

For more information about the poetry reading and open mic, residents can contact Pleasants at poetry@teanecknj.gov.

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