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Poetry Organizations in New Jersey

If you are part of a poetry based organization or website based in New Jersey that is not listed here, please email us with its name, town, and website url. Updated 8/8/2025

  • Dodge Poetry Program
  • Academy of American Poets


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  • Poetry Out Loud New Jersey
  • Jersey City Poetry Festival
  • Live Poets Society of New Jersey
  • New Jersey Open Mikes
  • Carriage House Poetry Series
  • Highland Park Poetry Series
  • The Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway
  • The Montclair Literary Festival


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