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 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
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: dszabo@newburyport.k12.ma.us or
Mail to: Deborah Szabo, Newburyport High School, 241 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950
Send a favorite poem by May 10, 2025 to: dszabo@newburyport.k12.ma.us 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: dszabo@newburyport.k12.ma.us or
Mail to: Deborah Szabo, Newburyport High School, 241 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950
Send a favorite poem by May 10, 2025 to: dszabo@newburyport.k12.ma.us 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. 📍
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
Exactly one week for today at 2:30 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church, a crime lover's dream panel will be taking place at the #NBPTLitFest! Check out the full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
April 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Exactly one week for today at 2:30 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church, a crime lover's dream panel will be taking place at the #NBPTLitFest! Check out the full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
The wait is almost over! The #NBPTLitFest is a week away. Head to our bio for links to all the info you need for a great weekend in Newburyport celebrating the importance of being a reader during our 20th Anniversary. As always, all sessions are completely FREE.
Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iP5md
Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iP5md
April 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The wait is almost over! The #NBPTLitFest is a week away. Head to our bio for links to all the info you need for a great weekend in Newburyport celebrating the importance of being a reader during our 20th Anniversary. As always, all sessions are completely FREE.
Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iP5md
Full schedule here: bit.ly/4iP5md
What’s it like for authors published by independent publishing houses? What are the benefits (and challenges) of this corner of the book industry? Learn all about the ins and outs of Indie publishing in this virtual session on Sunday, April 27 at 4:15 PM. bit.ly/43X99Bf
April 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
What’s it like for authors published by independent publishing houses? What are the benefits (and challenges) of this corner of the book industry? Learn all about the ins and outs of Indie publishing in this virtual session on Sunday, April 27 at 4:15 PM. bit.ly/43X99Bf
Join us on Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 AM at Old South Church to hear authors Mateo Askaripour and Mark Cecil in a conversation about their work, literary mashups, and finding new ways to tell old stories. View the full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
April 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Join us on Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 AM at Old South Church to hear authors Mateo Askaripour and Mark Cecil in a conversation about their work, literary mashups, and finding new ways to tell old stories. View the full schedule here: bit.ly/4iFnmHx
Join ornithologist Tina Morris, wildlife biologist Sophie A.H. Osborn, and California's natural resources secretary Wade Crowfoot on Sunday, April 27, at 2:45 PM for a virtual session discussing restoring bird life in the U.S. Register here: bit.ly/4ltylFF
April 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Join ornithologist Tina Morris, wildlife biologist Sophie A.H. Osborn, and California's natural resources secretary Wade Crowfoot on Sunday, April 27, at 2:45 PM for a virtual session discussing restoring bird life in the U.S. Register here: bit.ly/4ltylFF