Poetry Celebration at Scarsdale Library

The Scarsdale Public Library will host a reading in celebration of National Poetry Month, on Wednesday April 24, 2013, 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. The event will feature readings of recently published work by five Poetry Caravan members followed by a Q & A session, opportunity to meet and chat with the poets, and a book signing.

All of the poets are residents of Westchester. Their work reflects historical and cultural events as well as personal reflections. Titles and authors are:

-The I in India and US by Llyn Clague (Hastings) addressing cultural connections
-A Sea Change by Lisa Fleck Dondiego ( Ossining) about waking up to a new life
-Tugboat Warrior by Ruth D. Handel (Scarsdale) a little-known episode in U.S. history
-Traveling Between Storms by Charlotte Walsh (North White Plains) a meditative journey
-Waking at Night by Amelia Winkler (Mamaroneck) personal reflections on life, love and art.

The Poetry Caravan, now in its tenth year, is a volunteer organization of 35 Westchester poets who take the written word into local venues such as hospitals, senior centers, assisted living facilities, shelters, jails and similar sites. The poets read from their original work as well as standard masters. "The Caravan's mission is to bring poetry to the community and foster the creativity of all participants," said Scarsdale resident Ruth D. Handel, manager of the Poetry Caravan.

"We are excited to work with such a talented group of local artists who do such important work in our community and beyond," commented Scarsdale Public Library Executive Director, Elizabeth Bermel. "The library is proud to co-sponsor these local writers. We hope that this will be the first of many events we will have the pleasure of working on together."

To join the Poetry Caravan, or for more information, contact RuthHandel@verizon.net.  The Scarsdale Public Library is located at 54 Olmsted Road, Scarsdale, NY, 10583. Phone: (914) 722- 1300.