Poets & Writers

A New Chapter

Dear friends,

After more than four decades with Poets & Writers, Elliot Figman has retired as executive director. The board of directors has named Melissa Ford Gradel the organization’s new executive director, effective January 1.

The board is very pleased that Melissa accepted our invitation to lead the organization forward. As managing director since 2010, she has been part of

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