We kicked off the Best New Poets 2009 reading series up in New York with an Oct. 19 reading at Housing Works, 126 Crosby Street (http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/best-new-poets-2009/). All sales proceeds went to support Housing Works’ mission to end homelessness and AIDS. There was standing room only thanks to the stellar efforts of the poets. They included Alex Dimitrov, Caitlin Dube, Eric Weinstein, Stephanie Rogers, Michael Grabell, Adam Giannelli, David Silverstein, Caitlin Doyle, Rebecca Keith, Caitlin Doyle, and Sally Dawidoff.

Pictured here: Caitlin Doyle.