Scott Pleasants

Poet, Spoken Word Artist

Teaneck, NJ
New Jersey US
Website: 
www.scottpleasants.com

Author's Bio

Scott Pleasants is the first Poet Laureate for the Township of Teaneck, New Jersey.  A creative originally from The Bronx, New York.  Sometimes expressing his thoughts through the lens of a seasoned transportation executive and U.S. Air Force Veteran.  A published poetry author who allows his words to rhythmically tell the story of our journey.  Scott is a long time community advocate and volunteer who has been recognized on the local and state levels.  He allows his poetry to reflect his thoughts by transferring our experiences to words.

Publications & Prizes

Poetry

Anthologies:
Harmonic Verse (Local Gems Press, 2023)
,
New Jersey Bards Poetry Review 2022 (Local Gems Press, 2022)
Journals:
BC Underground
,
TAPS Magazine
,
Teaneck Poetry Park

Spoken Word

Performances:
Mocha Mic With Millie (2023)
,
Puffin Cultural Forum (2023)
,
SMUSH Gallery (2023)
,
We Are One Exhibition (2023)
,
Great Weather for Media Feature Performance (2021)
,
Nuyorican Poets Cafe (2021)
Prizes won: 
  • Appointed the first Poet Laureate for the Township of Teaneck, New Jersey (2023)
  • Winner of the Reflections on Nature Literary Contest (2024) sponsored by the New York Amsterdam News, Deep Water Literary Fest.

More Information

Identifies as: 
African American
Prefers to work with: 
Any
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
New York (The Bronx), NY
New York
Raised in: 
New York, NY
New York
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Last update: Jul 07, 2024