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J.D. Scrimgeour
About
Poet in High Street Park
Small Rectangular Reflected World
Banana Bread
Waiting in the 21st Century: Revisiting Ha Jin's Novel
Festival
Lifting the Turtle
Themes For English B
Ogunquit & Other Works (CD)
Only Human (A Musical)
The Last Miles
Territories
Spin Moves
Pieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices
9x5
Waiting in the 21st Century: Revisiting Ha Jin's Novel
As Only True Can Be: New and Selected Poems
Poems
Essays
Fiction
Translations
Readings
Events
Media
Contact
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Poet in High Street Park
Small Rectangular Reflected World
Banana Bread
Waiting in the 21st Century: Revisiting Ha Jin's Novel
Festival
Lifting the Turtle
Themes For English B
Ogunquit & Other Works (CD)
Only Human (A Musical)
The Last Miles
Territories
Spin Moves
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Pieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices
9x5
Waiting in the 21st Century: Revisiting Ha Jin's Novel
As Only True Can Be: New and Selected Poems
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Sep
29

J.D. Scrimgeour reading with Rebecca Hart Olander

  • Tuesday, September 29, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM
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Ellison Campus Center, Salem State University; J.D. Scrimgeour reading with Rebecca Hart Olander: https://www.salemstate.edu/calendar/writers-series-jd-scrimgeour-and-rebecca-hart-olander-sep-29-2026

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Sep
23

For Jenn: North Shore Poets Remember

  • Wednesday, September 23, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
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Salem Athenaeum; “For Jenn: North Shore Poets Remember” A Memorial Reading for Jennifer Martelli, J.D. Scrimgeour and January Gill O’Neil will host.

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Sep
20

Pieces of Salem Book Release

  • Sunday, September 20, 2026
  • 2:00 PM 4:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sophia Gordon Center for the Arts, Salem State University; Peabody Essex Museum (PEM Reads) and Salem State sponsor Pieces of Salem Book Release: https://www.pem.org/events/pem-reads-pieces-of-salem-an-anthology-of-salem-voices

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Sep
19

75th Anniversary Walk: A Twilight Walk Guided by Poetry

  • Saturday, September 19, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. J.D. Scrimgeour will be one of nine poets reading: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/ipswich-river/103544-75th-anniversary-walk-a-twilight-walk-guided-by-poetry

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Jul
25

Pieces of Salem Live Readings

  • Saturday, July 25, 2026
  • 12:30 PM 3:30 PM
  • Old Town Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Jul
24

America, Who are You? Poets Respond

  • Friday, July 24, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • The Culture Center at Rocky Neck (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Mar
21

IAWA Reading Series with Casey Roland

  • Saturday, March 21, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • I Am Books (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Mar
8

Poetry and the Art of Words

  • Sunday, March 8, 2026
  • 1:30 PM 2:30 PM
  • Plymouth Center For the Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Feb
24

Salem State University With Rebecca Olander

  • Tuesday, February 24, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM
  • Salem State University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Nov
20

Spinning Words, Singing Worlds

  • Thursday, November 20, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • Arts Collaborative Medford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Original poetry & song open mic

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Oct
23

Amesbury Reading Series (with Heather Treseler)

  • Thursday, October 23, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Amesbury Council on Aging Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Oct
9

Gloucester Writers Center (with Heather Treseler)

  • Thursday, October 9, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Rocky Neck Cultural Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Sep
24

Speak Up Reading Series

  • Wednesday, September 24, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM
  • Walnut Street Cafe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Apr
5

JD: Reading of Poets Laureate

  • Saturday, April 5, 2025
  • 2:00 PM 4:00 PM
  • Lingos Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Poet Laureates from across Massachusetts will be invited to present their poetry and have an open discussion on the state of poetry and their personal stories about how they became Poets.

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Mar
2

Reading & Book Signing from Poetry of Salem Anthology

  • Sunday, March 2, 2025
  • 2:00 PM 4:00 PM
  • Circus Lane Antique Store (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Wicked Good Poetry Salon
Feb
2

Wicked Good Poetry Salon

  • Sunday, February 2, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
  • Wicked Good Books (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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May
31

Thirsty Lab Poetry Reading (virtual)

  • Tuesday, May 31, 2022
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

A virtual reading. Attendees must preregister

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Dec
2

Salem State University with Kevin Carey

  • Thursday, December 2, 2021
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Sep
19

Stevens-Coolidge House Poetry Reading

  • Sunday, September 19, 2021
  • 2:00 PM 3:30 PM
  • Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Apr
18

The Pickering House: Celebration of National Poetry Month

  • Sunday, April 18, 2021
  • 5:00 PM 6:20 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

J.D. Scrimgeour and Jennifer Martelli read for The Pickering House for its celebration of National Poetry Month.

Preregistration is required

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Panel Discussion: New England Poets
Feb
20

Panel Discussion: New England Poets

  • Saturday, February 20, 2021
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM
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Virtual Panel Discussion Featuring New England Poets

Saturday, February 20 @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zoom

The Worcester Public Library is pleased to present a panel of poets from across New England. Panelists Meg Kearney of New Hampshire, Tim Mayo of Vermont, and J.D. Scrimgeour of Massachusetts will read aloud some of their work, discuss what drew them to writing poetry, the struggles they’ve faced, and advice for aspiring poets.

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Virtual Panel Discussion Featuring New England Poets

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