# Marc Polite

> The official website of Marc Polite


## Posts

- [Meet Marc Polite At Central Jersey Book Festival 2025!](https://marcpolite.com/2025/11/11/meet-marc-polite-at-central-jersey-book-festival-2025/): Good afternoon, everyone. I am happy to announce that I will be among the authors present at the Central Jersey Book Festival 2025. Please see attached flyer.
- [Meet Marc Polite at JCAST 2025!](https://marcpolite.com/2025/09/28/meet-marc-polite-at-jcast-2025/): Good afternoon, everyone. This Saturday, I am honored to be a participant in JCAST 2025. JCAST stands for Jersey City Art and Studio Tour. I’ll be reading a few poems from “Quiet With A Loud Mind”
- [Fall 2025 Appearances](https://marcpolite.com/2025/08/27/fall-2025-appearances/): Good afternoon, everyone. Here are my Fall book stops.
- [Stand On Ganymede- Now Available on Amazon!](https://marcpolite.com/2025/07/07/stand-on-ganymede-now-available-on-amazon/): Stand On Ganymede- Now Available on Amazon By Marc W. Polite Greetings, everyone. My latest book, Stand On Ganymede is now available on Amazon. This is my sixth book, and my first children’s book. Stand On Ganymede tells the story of Aaron, a boy visiting his grandfather on a Saturday afternoon. With his father away on a Martian settlement, Aaron struggles with his sense of self.What will Aaron learn from his grandfather, a retired exo-geologist? Alison S Hamilton is the illustrator for this work. She has also done the illustrations for You Are Enough by Ofusu Jones-Quartey, and Be Like […]
- [Marc Polite Listed As Author On Internet Speculative Fiction Database](https://marcpolite.com/2025/06/25/marc-polite-listed-as-author-on-internet-speculative-fiction-database/): Greetings, my readers. As some of you may have noticed, I have been leaning into my affinity for science fiction. Not just from the vantage point of a fan of the genre, but now as a creator. The forthcoming “Stand On Ganymede” will be my first foray into my favorite genre. Recently, I learned that I have been listed as an author of speculative fiction. As a blogger, I am compelled to check my internet traffic, and where it is coming from. I got a ping from a source that I did not initially recognize. So, when I followed the […]
- [Stand On Ganymede- Launching Summer 2025!](https://marcpolite.com/2025/06/01/stand-on-ganymede-launching-summer-2025/): Good morning, my readers. Welcome to June. As you may have guessed from the title of the post, I have some news to share with you. Stand On Ganymede, my debut children’s book, will be launching this summer. Yes, I am genre-hopping. Here is the synopsis:Stand On Ganymede is the story of Aaron, a boy visiting his grandfather on a Saturday afternoon. With his father away on a Martian settlement, Aaron struggles with his sense of self.What will Aaron learn from his grandfather, a retired exo-geologist?–Stand On Ganymede will be available Summer 2025.-M.W.P. 
- [Marc Polite to Appear at Source of Knowledge Bookstore on April 5th, 2025](https://marcpolite.com/2025/03/23/marc-polite-to-appear-at-source-of-knowledge-bookstore-on-april-5th-2025/): Good afternoon, everyone. My next author appearance will be in April. April is National Poetry Month, and I will be at Source of Knowledge Bookstore in Newark on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 from 1pm to 3pm.
- [Poetic Pages: When Black Poets Speak (New Date!)](https://marcpolite.com/2025/02/18/poetic-pages-when-black-poets-speak-new-date/): Good afternoon, my readers. Some of you recall that there was a postponed event last week. A new date has been confirmed. It will be Friday, February 28, 2025. Please find details and registration link below. https://jclibrary.libcal.com/event/13742323 Poetic Pages:  When Black Poets Speak on Friday February 28th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Creative Arts Center in Jersey City. 
- [Poetic Pages: Where Black Poets Speak- February 7th!](https://marcpolite.com/2025/01/10/poetic-pages-where-black-poets-speak-february-7th/): Good afternoon, everyone! Happy Friday. I want to let my readers on here know about my next event. For Black History Month 2025, I have the honor of being one of the featured panelists for Poetic Pages: Where Black Poets Speak. It will be held at the Creative Arts Center in downtown Jersey City on Friday, February 7th, 2025. Join Millicent Ansah, James C. Ellerbe, Ameerah Shabazz, and myself as we discuss poetry and our inspirations. Please see registration link below. Poetic Pages: Where Black Poets Speak
- [Marc Polite Appears on The Reading Circle with Marc Medley](https://marcpolite.com/2024/12/15/marc-polite-appears-on-the-reading-circle-with-marc-medley/): Greetings, my readers. Recently, I had the honor of being featured on The Reading Circle with Marc Medley. I went on his radio show to discuss my books, what inspires me to write, and what I have coming up next. I even share some of my poems on air. Listen in when you have a moment. See the link below. -M.W.P.
- [The Harlem Writers Guild Presents: We Be Livin' On October 8th!](https://marcpolite.com/2024/09/13/the-harlem-writers-guild-presents-we-be-livin-on-october-8th/): Exciting News!  Join us for “We Be Livin’,” a powerful staged reading featuring excerpts from the voices of The Harlem Writers Guild.   Tuesday, October 8th, get ready for a night of electrifying theater that reflects our lives, directed by HWG’s own Hasna Muhammad. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!  RSVP now by sending an email to events@theharlemwritersguild.org with your name and the number of seats you’d like to reserve. See you there! The Harlem Writers Guild presents WE BE LIVIN’  a staged reading featuring excerpts from the voices of The Harlem Writers Guild  Directed by: Hasna Muhammad  Tuesday, October 8, 2024  7:00pm  FREE  RSVP […]
- [Meet Me At The Harlem Book Fair This Saturday!](https://marcpolite.com/2024/09/01/meet-me-at-the-harlem-book-fair-this-saturday/): Good morning, everyone. I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. We’re officially in September. I’d like to remind my readers that I will be among the authors present at this year’s Harlem Book Fair on Saturday. If you happen to be on 125th street on Saturday, stop through.
- [Fall 2024 Author Appearances](https://marcpolite.com/2024/08/22/fall-2024-author-appearances/): Good evening, everyone. Here are my upcoming author appearances for Fall 2024. Harlem Book Fair- Saturday,  September 7th, 2024Brooklyn Book Festival- Sunday, September 29th, 2024Independent Authors Book Expo- Saturday, October 19th, 2024 #marcpolite #writerslife #iabxbookexpo2024 #hbf24 #bkbf24
- [BE Reading, Saturday August 3rd!](https://marcpolite.com/2024/07/28/be-reading-saturday-august-3rd/): Good morning, my readers. Saturday in Harlem is the BE reading. The readers will be Dian Holton, Marc Polite, and Peter A. McKay See the flyer above.
- [Literature Festival Appearance June 2024](https://marcpolite.com/2024/05/23/literature-festival-appearance-june-2024/): Greetings, everyone. In June, I will be present at the I Love To Read Book and Literacy Festival at Rahway River Park. Above is the flyer, and I will share more info in the near future.
- [Poetry Workshop for National Poetry Month](https://marcpolite.com/2024/04/15/poetry-workshop-for-national-poetry-month/): Muses, Moments, and Methods Poetry Workshop April 25th, 2024 Good afternoon, my readers. As some of you may be aware, it is National Poetry Month. I want to share with you that I have the honor of being a participant in an upcoming poetry workshop at the library on April 25th. Led by Millicent Ansah, it is an interactive poetry workshop designed for middle school students. I along with Gia Grillo are the special guests for this workshop.
- [Marc Polite Interview on "The Men's Room" Podcast with Dr. Sadiki Che Baye](https://marcpolite.com/2024/02/28/marc-polite-interview-on-the-mens-room-podcast-with-dr-sadiki-che-baye/): Greetings, all. This month, I had the honor of being interviewed on a podcast by Dr. Sadiki Che Baye. I discuss my writing journey, and how I started. Feel free to watch the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efvhIyuZTf8
- [Carving Out Time To Write](https://marcpolite.com/2024/02/18/carving-out-time-to-write/): By Marc W. Polite Making time to write is definitely a challenge to people. We have busy lives, families, and full-time jobs that demand so much of our energy. In this post, I share 4 tips for those out there who struggle to find time to write. 1. Choose A Writing Space- Could be a library. Could be a coffee shop. It could also be a small corner in your living room. 2. Write During Your Commute. – while you may not be able to pull out a full pen and pad on the subway, you can jot down notes […]
- [Tips For Writers- Coming Soon](https://marcpolite.com/2024/02/02/tips-for-writers-coming-soon/): Greetings, my readers. You have not heard from me in a while. Building behind the scenes takes energy. On this site, you will begin to see some tips for aspiring writers. Stay tuned.
- [Poetry Feature at The Loft Art Lounge October 19th!](https://marcpolite.com/2023/10/03/poetry-feature-at-the-loft-art-lounge-october-19th/): Good evening, everyone. I have been making appearances here and there this Fall. I have another one that you all should know about. I’m honored to be one of the featured poets at Mocha Mic with Millie at The Loft Art Lounge on October 19th, 2023.
- [Meet Marc Polite at the Harlem Book Fair 2023!](https://marcpolite.com/2023/08/28/meet-marc-polite-at-the-harlem-book-fair-2023/): Greetings, all. I thought I would let you know that I will be at the Harlem Book Fair 2023. Here is the flyer. Come through if you can.
- [Meet The Harlem Writers Guild At The Schomburg Literary Festival 2023](https://marcpolite.com/2023/06/04/meet-the-harlem-writers-guild-at-the-schomburg-literary-festival-2023/): Greetings, my readers! On Saturday, June 17th, 2023 the Fifth Annual Schomburg Literary Festival will take place. Located at 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, the festival will have indoor and outdoor activities from 11:30am to 6pm. Authors from the Harlem Writers Guild will be among the authors present at this event. Also, HWG member Hasna Muhammad will conduct a workshop on memoir writing. It will be held from 12pm to 1:30pm, and you may register here: Schomburg Center Literary Festival 2023: Memoir Writing Workshop If you happen to be in Harlem, stop through.
- [Poetry Feature at Shades of Green- May 22nd!](https://marcpolite.com/2023/05/09/poetry-feature-at-shades-of-green-may-22nd/): Good evening, everyone. In two weeks, I will be among the featured poets at Shades of Green. Details are in the flyer above.
- [Spring/Summer 2023 Appearances](https://marcpolite.com/2023/04/30/spring-summer-2023-appearances/): Good afternoon, everyone. Here’s a preliminary flyer for my upcoming appearances for this Spring and Summer. I’ll be one of the poets featuring at Shades of Green on May 22nd, and be among the authors at the Schomburg Literary Festival on June 17th. More details are forthcoming. Save the dates.
- [Langston Hughes Day Celebration Saturday, February 11th, 2023](https://marcpolite.com/2023/02/01/langston-hughes-day-celebration-saturday-february-11th-2023/): Good morning! It’s Black History Month. I’m excited to share with you that I will be among the featured poets at the annual Langston Hughes day celebration. Saturday, February 11th, 2023. #blackhistorymonth2023 Stop through if you can.
- [Relive The Roaring Twenties with The NY Society Library and The Harlem Writers Guild- December 1st!](https://marcpolite.com/2022/11/20/relive-the-roaring-twenties-with-the-ny-society-library-and-the-harlem-writers-guild-december-1st/): Greetings, everyone. On Thursday, December 1st, 2022 the Harlem Writers Guild and the New York Society Library will host a tribute to literary artists of the Harlem Renaissance. You may find the registration link here: https://www.nysoclib.org/events/relive-harlem-renaissance-library-and-harlem-writers-guild
- [Quiet With A Loud Mind-Available Now](https://marcpolite.com/2022/09/22/quiet-with-a-loud-mind-available-now/): By Marc W. Polite Good morning, everyone. Today is the day. My third book of poetry, “Quiet with A Loud Mind” is now available on Amazon. See link below: Quiet With A Loud Mind
- [Quiet With A Loud Mind Release Date: September 22nd, 2022!](https://marcpolite.com/2022/08/01/quiet-with-a-loud-mind-release-date-september-22nd-2022/): Greetings, everyone! It is about that time. Welcome to August! I am taking this opportunity now to inform you all that there is a release date for my newest book- Quiet With A Loud Mind. QWALM will release on Thursday, September 22nd, 2022! Keep the date in mind! I am lining up a very.. very limited schedule of appearances this Fall. More information will be available when details are confirmed. That is all for now. Take care. -Marc
- [New Book: Quiet With A Loud Mind- Coming Fall 2022](https://marcpolite.com/2022/06/10/new-book-quiet-with-a-loud-mind-coming-fall-2022/): By Marc W. Polite Greetings, my readers. Happy Friday! I am using this post as an opportunity to let you know what is coming next. I am putting the finishing touches on my third book of poetry, Quiet With A Loud Mind. This will be book number 5 for me. For those of you who remember, Poetic Ruminations: Volume 2 came out in 2018. It has been nearly four years already, so it is about time to come out with something. I have… a few things to say. No firm date, but the goal is to have it out in […]
- [Harlem Writers Guild @ Schomburg Literary Festival 2022 Saturday, June 18th](https://marcpolite.com/2022/05/25/harlem-writers-guild-schomburg-literary-festival-2022-saturday-june-18th/): MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR JUNE 18TH, HARLEM WRITERS GUILD MEMBERS WILL BE VENDING AT . . . The Schomburg Center Literary Festival. Reading the African Diaspora celebrates authors of African descent and champions literacy and books across genres to amplify Black history and culture. Festival programming features some of the most talented writers and influential figures in culture today. ALSO, HWG MEMBER MINNETTE COLEMAN IS OFFERING A FREE WRITING WORKSHOPThe Art of Creating Historical Fiction | Schomburg Center, American Negro TheatreTrying to write historical fiction? Join Harlem Writers Guild author Minnette Coleman as she shares ways to chart your vision, […]
- [Roses Growing in Concrete April 14th, 2022](https://marcpolite.com/2022/04/12/roses-growing-in-concrete-april-14th-2022/): On Thursday, April 14th, 2022, Roses Growing From Concrete will occur. Our collective poems will be shared with whoever graces us with their digital presence. Featured poets are Imani Davis, Starr Davis, Diane Richards, and Marc W. Polite The registration link is in the flyer. Hopefully, some of you are able to join us.
- [Books by Marc Polite Now Available At The Schomburg Shop!](https://marcpolite.com/2021/12/02/books-by-marc-polite-now-available-at-the-schomburg-shop/): Greetings, everyone. It has been a while since I have updated this site. A lot has happened since. One of the most significant developments recently is the availability of my latest book at The Schomburg Center. Also available there are my other three books: Poetic Ruminations, Volume 1 Poetic Ruminations, Volume 2 Everything to Learn, Nothing To Teach
- [Marc Polite Among Featured Author Interviews at Harlem Book Fair 2021](https://marcpolite.com/2021/07/28/marc-polite-among-featured-author-interviews-at-harlem-book-fair-2021/): Good afternoon, my readers. It has been a quiet summer for the most part. However, I have been promoting my work here and there. I am putting up this post to let you all know that I have the honor to be one of the authors interviewed for this year’s virtual Harlem Book Fair. It is a one-on-one interview with Max Rodriguez, the founder of the Harlem Book Fair. I will be discussing my latest book “The Binge Watcher’s Guide to Black Mirror” This will occur on Saturday, July 31st, 2021 from 11 am to 2 pm. To see the schedule of the main […]
- [Marc Polite to Discuss Binge Watcher's Guide to Black Mirror on June 5th!](https://marcpolite.com/2021/05/26/marc-polite-to-discuss-binge-watchers-guide-to-black-mirror-on-june-5th/): Good afternoon, everyone. I have some news for you. On Saturday, June 5th, 2021, I will be part of the Sister’s Uptown Virtual Book Club! I will be discussing my latest book, The Binge Watcher’s Guide to Black Mirror. This virtual book club will be from 6:30pm to 8pm. See the Facebook event page here as well: June 5th Virtual Book Club Facebook Event Page…… Marc Polite to Discuss Binge Watcher’s Guide to Black Mirror on June 5th!
- [Binge Watcher's Guide to Black Mirror Launches March 3rd, 2021](https://marcpolite.com/2021/02/27/binge-watchers-guide-to-black-mirror-launches-march-3rd-2021/): Good afternoon, everyone! I have a big announcement to make. After a bit of a pause, my fourth book will be coming your way next week. This time, it is about Black Mirror, my favorite current science fiction show. As long-time readers are aware, I am a big fan of science fiction. When the opportunity presented itself to write this book, I could not resist. Published by Riverdale Avenue Books, the Binge Watcher’s Guide to Black Mirror is part of a series of books that discuss science fiction and fantasy. The three previous books in the series were about Doctor Who, Harry Potter, […]
- [Harlem Writers Guild Celebrates Black History Month 2021](https://marcpolite.com/2021/02/22/harlem-writers-guild-celebrates-black-history-month-2021/): IT’S #BlackHistoryMonth and THE HARLEM WRITERS GUILD will be shouting out our history makers, Reading Excerpts, and performing Spoken Word!Wed., Feb. 24th, 2021 at 6PM. RSVP byMAILING LISThttps://theharlemwritersguild.org/contact.html
- [Harlem Writers Guild to Participate in Virtual Poetry Event January 20th!](https://marcpolite.com/2021/01/07/harlem-writers-guild-to-participate-in-virtual-poetry-event-january-20th/): The Harlem Writers Guild will be participating in a virtual poetry event with the Nuyorican Poets Cafe and Georgia Shift on inauguration day.
- [WomanzVue Presents: A Literary Evening](https://marcpolite.com/2020/12/15/womanzvue-presents-a-literary-evening/): WomanzVue Presents: A Literary Evening/Celebrating Black Writing Good evening, everyone. I have the honor of being one of many panelists on this Thursday, December 17th. We’ll be discussing Black literature and sharing what inspired us. Program note: This event is based in the United Kingdom, so 7pm will mean 2pm Eastern Standard Time. Listen in if you have time. #blackandbookish
- [Virtual Bronx Book Fair 2020 Panel: Manuscript to Market Oct 3rd, 2020](https://marcpolite.com/2020/09/13/virtual-bronx-book-fair-2020-panel-manuscript-to-market-oct-3rd-2020/): Greetings, everyone. Next month, the Bronx Book Fair will be going virtual. Among these events, is a panel that I will be moderating. The topic will be Manuscript to Market, about getting your writings published. Registration information is included below. Save the date TO REGISTER CLICK ON LINKhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdeysqTIpG9ZEE-7ZzPFlFG70mbWQdl24
- [Welcome to Marcpolite.com](https://marcpolite.com/2020/09/04/welcome-to-marcpolite-com/): Greetings, everyone. Welcome to my official site. It’s a little sparse around here, since I am in the rebuilding process… bare with me. I’m the author of three books, and a few op eds, poems, essays, and such. More to come.. I am just not ready to talk about it yet. Stay tuned! -Marc
- [Visit Polite On Society!](https://marcpolite.com/2020/06/03/hello-world/): In addition to writing books, Mr. Polite also is the Editor in chief of an award-winning blog. For more information, please visit Polite On Society

## Pages

- [Blog](https://marcpolite.com/blog/): My name is Anna Möller and these are some of my photo projects. Twenty Twenty-Five email@example.com+1 555 349 1806
- [Welcome!](https://marcpolite.com/): Greetings, everyone! Welcome to my official website. I am an author, blogger, poet, and occasional podcaster. My body of work is here: Poetic Ruminations of Mr. Born Nice Everything To Learn, Nothing To Teach Poetic Ruminations: Volume 2 The Binge Watcher’s Guide to Black Mirror Quiet With A Loud Mind Stand On Ganymede
- [Articles](https://marcpolite.com/articles/): Greetings, everyone. Given that I am a writer, it is important that I share links to some of my previous work. For Central Park Conservancy Magazine- Hand in Hand with Harlem: The Conservancy’s Four-Decade Restoration of Central Park’s North End – https://www.centralparknyc.org/articles/hand-in-hand-with-harlem The Amsterdam News- Observing Black history still necessary in face of critical thinking backlash- https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2022/02/10/observing-black-history-still-necessary-in-face-of-critical-thinking-backlash/
- [Mailing List](https://marcpolite.com/mailing-list/): If you would like to join the mailing list, here is the link: https://mailchi.mp/8c64b527e8d3/politeonsociety
- [Polite On Society](https://marcpolite.com/polite-on-society/): Thank you for visiting marcpolite.com If you are interested in reading my blog, visit Polite On Society at: www.politeonsociety.com
- [Books](https://marcpolite.com/books/): Greetings readers. For those who are interested, I have written six books. “The Poetic Ruminations of Mr. Born Nice” , “Everything to Learn, Nothing To Teach”, “Poetic Ruminations: Volume 2”, “The Binge Watcher’s Guide to Black Mirror”, “Quiet With A Loud Mind” and “Stand On Ganymede” The Binge Watcher’s Guide to Black Mirror, Riverdale Avenue Books Stand On Ganymede, 2025 All six of these books are available on Amazon.
- [Contact](https://marcpolite.com/contact/): Here is how to reach out to me.
- [About](https://marcpolite.com/about/): “A man of few words, but a busy pen” Greetings visitors! Welcome to the official website of Blogger, Author, and Poet, Marc Winston Polite. Marc W. Polite is a poet and essayist. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, he writes about social concerns, labor issues, film, technology, and literature. His reviews and striking commentary appear in The Amsterdam News, Poets & Writers, Black Star News, Madame Noire, The Grio, Time Magazine, The Atlanta Post, New England Informer, and Harlem’s own Harlem News Group and Harlem World Magazine. He is also a member of the Harlem Writers Guild, the oldest, continuously […]


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