A Poem for CUNY, the School ‘That Runs Its City’
Stephanie Pacheco, a student at Borough of Manhattan Community College, wrote “Dear CUNY” to celebrate the value New York’s ...
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Texas’ First Black Woman Poet Laureate Spreads Poems of Praise
In tough times, Amanda Johnston is creating a community of gratitude with contributions from poets all across the state.
Poetry from Daily Life: Tales of Humpty Dumpty and Jack and Jill are our first poems
Nursery rhymes teach children all manner of things using the language of poetry, writes Australian author and researcher ...
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3 Habits That Help Students Understand Poetry
Using their analytical skills when interacting with stanzas for the first time helps students uncover deeper meaning in ...
The Best American Poetry of the 21st Century (So Far)
We were looking for poetry that had struck its readers, for whatever reasons, as unforgettable, enduring, and influential: ...
Maria Shriver on meeting heartbreak with poetry
In her new book, "I Am Maria," the child of the Kennedy family, broadcast journalist, wife of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and – ...
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Poetry is just your thoughts: Zell Miller III, Austin’s first poet laureate, shares his take on new role
Miller said he is honored to be Austin’s first poet laureate. It’s a two-year role through Austin Public Library with the ...
Maria Shriver says it was 'scary' to release her poetry book. Here's why she did it.
Themes of longing, loneliness and the power of love — romantic, familial and self-love — are constant throughout Maria ...
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From Emily Dickinson to Kendrick Lamar, Living Poetry Museum celebrates poets for First Friday
This Friday, you may just run into Erykah Badu and Billie Holiday at Proof Lancaster, or Sylvia Plath at the Lancaster Art ...
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How a song became the state’s official poem
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 ...