It's not too late to make a plan for poetry month! Whether you want to sign up to write a poem a day or unofficially just plan to crank out some poetry in April, there are plenty of prompts and resources to keep you going strong all month. […]
Black History Month is nearly over and there are so many important poems to help us celebrate and remember. This list of 12 poems by Poets.org is a great start. Take some time each day for the rest of this month to read these poems and read about […]
There’s not much more to be said about this exceptional offering of poems and prose presented by espnW. Click on the article link below and spend some time with the words of these honest and masterful human beings, including Meg Day, Ada LimoÌn, Mahogany L. Browne, Allison Glock, and Jessica Jacobs. Also […]
There’s not much more to be said about this exceptional offering of poems and prose presented by espnW. Click on the article link below and spend some time with the words of these honest and masterful human beings, including Meg Day, Ada LimoÌn, Mahogany L. Browne, Allison Glock, and Jessica Jacobs. Also […]
There are plenty of listings online to find a local poetry group or event, such as open mics, readings, poetry slams, poetry societies, and more. Here are some popular listings to get you started. If you come across any other national type listings, please share the link below […]
Participating in National Poem in Your Pocket Day is easy and fun! Put a poem (your own or one of your favorites) in your pocket today and share it with: friends, family co-workers go to an open mic in your area Looking for a local poetry slam, open mic, […]
Participating in National Poem in Your Pocket Day is easy and fun! Put a poem (your own or one of your favorites) in your pocket today and share it with: friends, family co-workers go to an open mic in your area Looking for a local poetry slam, open mic, […]
You can “start off your celebration by reading a selection of poems featured on this year's National Poetry Month poster,” via Poets.org. "A Nameless One" by Margaret Avison "Relax" by Ellen Bass "Design" by Billy Collins "Stuff I probably did and didn't" by Stephanie Gray "The Act of […]
What is World Poetry Day? Created by UNESCO in 1999, World Poetry Day “recognizes the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind.” How to participate Share a picture of your handwritten poem – selections will be posted on GuardianWitness, the home of user-generated content […]
"National Poetry Month is the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K-12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, bloggers, and, of course, poets marking poetry's important place in our culture and our lives." Read more about the creation of National […]
