The Norwich Bookstore, 291 Main St, Norwich, VT
Tuesday May 5th, 2026 7-8pm
Don’t miss an evening of poetry at the Norwich Bookstore with PSOV member Scudder H. Parker, reading from his new collection The Poem of the World, and Kerrin McCadden, reading from her book American Wake!
The Poem of the World is Scudder’s second collection of poetry and prose is primarily autobiographical, exploring the author’s early years, time as a preacher, major life changes, evolving relationships, and a deepening understanding of his relationship to community and the world around him. It is about loss and grief, the presence of wonder, and a celebration of the richness of life.
American Wake, a collection by a writer of extraordinary gifts will appeal to readers who believe in the potential of carefully hewn words to unveil our world and our deepest feelings to ourselves. As the acclaimed memoirist Nick Flynn (Another Bullshit Night in Suck City) puts it: “Kerrin McCadden transforms tragedy into myth.”