Check out scenes from the March 11, 2026 event at POETRY flagship on Newbury Street in Boston.
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On March 11th, the POETRY flagship on Newbury Street in Boston welcomed author Tonya Mezrich for a special in-store gathering in support of Raising a Reader MA. Guests came together for an evening celebrating community, conversation, and the power of early literacy. The event helped raise awareness and funds for Raising a Reader MA’s mission to support families and ensure young children across Massachusetts have access to books and the joy of reading.
Photography by Cheston Bowerman
Tonya Mezrich & Christine Ward (Executive Director or Raising a Reader MA)
Tonya Mezrich & Linda Pizutti Henry
Jeneanne Graham, Audrea Von Ins, Maura Toomey, Amanda Blynn, Hannah MacKenna
Tonya Mezrich, Adriana Demoura (Real Housewives of Miami) & Sarah Kuper
Laisa Tanumi, Louisa Clark, Saffy Ryan-Bell (all from POETRY)
AJ Williams & Lynne Kortenhaus
POETRY is a UK-based, women’s clothing label known for its timeless, relaxed designs crafted from natural fabrics and inspired by a slower, more thoughtful way of living. The brand’s Boston flagship, which opened in October 2025, has become a welcoming space for community-driven gatherings, bringing together fashion, culture, and meaningful causes.
