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Sam Cornish Award

Sam Cornish and the New England Mobile Book Fair

August 8, 2024 by David Miller
Portrait of Sam Cornish

In anticipation of the upcoming Sam Cornish Poetry Award reading, we’re pleased to present this reminiscence by Tom Lyons. Please join us in Cambridge at the Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters on … Read more

Categories Contests Tags Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, Sam Cornish Award

Sam Cornish Poetry Award: Gloria Mindock

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 by David Miller
Picture of Gloria Mindock

The Sam Cornish Award is given in recognition of a poet of long-standing artistry, literary advocacy, and generous mentorship who has made a significant impact on the literary communities of New England and … Read more

Tags Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, Sam Cornish Award, Summer Poetry Festival

Poetry Reading: Sam Cornish Award with Harris Gardner & Ruth Lepson

August 11, 2024April 29, 2023 by Rebecca Connors

The Sam Cornish Award is given in recognition of a poet of long-standing artistry, literary advocacy, and generous mentorship who has made a significant impact on the literary communities of New … Read more

Tags Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, Sam Cornish Award

Sam Cornish Poetry Award: Elizabeth McKim and Askia Touré

June 21, 2024April 26, 2022 by Rebecca Connors

The Sam Cornish Award is given in recognition of a poet of long-standing artistry, literary advocacy, and generous mentorship who has made a significant impact on the literary communities of New … Read more

Tags Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, Sam Cornish Award, Summer Poetry Festival

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