Megan Leonard

Poet living in delicious chaos: cat-dreaming, mermaid-visioning, mad, sick, mom-of-four. BOOK OF LULLABIES (Milk & Cake Press 2020: full length collection) WHERE THE BODY ENDS (Platypus Press 2017: digital chapbook)

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Read "Family Story VI" on SWWIM EVERYDAY

Support Quarius's Family

Quarius Naqua Dunham, a third grader at Little Harbour School in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, was fatally shot while on vacation with his family in South Carolina to attend his brother's graduation. He was riding in the family car when he was shot by a man randomly shooting at passing vehicles. He was just 8 years old. This fundraiser is to help support his family during this unimaginably difficult time.

Read "Mercies" and "Moth" in The Dodge

October is the Treasure of the Year: Poetry Reading

Join me at the Word Barn in Exeter for an afternoon of poetry, hosted by Sarah Anderson and featuring Betsy Sholl and Jason Tandon. I'll be reading lots of new poems and I would love to see friends! Although the event is free, the Word Barn appreciates registration ahead of time; click on the link for more info.

Read "Poem Written While I Wait in a Cold Room After the Nurses"

Listen to the Podcast Episode about "This Is My Brave" in NH

On Episode 73 of the podcast, guest co-host Susan Stearns, executive director of NAMI New Hampshire, joins Nathan Fink on the show to talk about mental health month and how both empathy and action combine to create an environment where recovery is possible. And later Melissa Wieters, NAMI NH staff member and volunteer director of This Is My Brave NH, as well performers Don McCullough, Liz Stella-Ford, and Brian Harlow, drop by to talk about storytelling, personal growth, and hope for individuals

Support the Joshua House Expansion

Seacoast Family Promise supports families with children experiencing homelessness. In 2024, they are seeking to expand Joshua House, the emergency shelter for families. This expansion will allow Seacoast Family Promise to offer more families and children immediate, necessary safe haven and safe shelter, in addition to offering long-term supports. Many hands make light work; please consider including the Joshua House expansion project in your giving.

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Milk and Cake Press 5th Anniversary Reading!

Come join this (virtual) reading and celebration of Milk and Cake's fifth anniversary! Hear new Milk & Cake poets, and hear me read with some of my favorite press mates. 7 pm EST on Saturday, 8/17.