April is National Poetry Month. Celebrated across the U.S. and Canada, the observance spreads appreciation and awareness for ...

Researchers are new to studying the implications of poetry for well-being and the brain. Still, it may surprise you “what a ...

In tough times, Amanda Johnston is creating a community of gratitude with contributions from poets all across the state.

Stephanie Pacheco, a student at Borough of Manhattan Community College, wrote “Dear CUNY” to celebrate the value New York’s ...

Skye Jackson’s debut poetry collection, “Libre,” leads off with a poem that, back in 2021, won her deserved acclaim.

Libraries, schools and cultural organizations around Massachusetts and the country celebrate April as National Poetry Month. In honor of that occasion, please enjoy the official state poem of the ...

World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker has extended his Wonderful tour by another 40 dates including April 8, 9 and 10 at ...

Joy Harjo, the first Native American Poet Laureate in the U.S., is releasing two illustrative books this month, centered ...

Miller said he is honored to be Austin’s first poet laureate. It’s a two-year role through Austin Public Library with the ...

Explore 8 powerful but lesser-known poems by Maya Angelou that reveal her depth, spirit, and poetic genius—perfect for ...

Themes of longing, loneliness and the power of love — romantic, familial and self-love — are constant throughout Maria ...

For National Poetry Month, I’ve curated a playlist of seven songs that represent poetic devices like allusion, irony and rhyme. I call it “the wordplaylist.” Prepare to be taken back to middle school ...