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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: ...
The Atlantic Publishes ‘The Best American Poetry of the 21st Century (So Far),’ Recognizing the Most Consequential Poetry Collections of the Past 25 Years
T oday The Atlantic launches “The Best American Poetry of the 21st Century (So Far),” a new editorial project that brings ...
April is National Poetry Month. Here's how you can celebrate in and around DC
National poetry month was started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, and encourages people to pay attention to and ...
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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.
National Poetry Month event to feature Jewish troupe Elixir of Voice
Gramercy Books and the Jewish Community Center will host four award-winning poets on Thursday in celebration of National ...
Former Cincinnati Poet Laureate wins national award
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Academy of American Poets has awarded Cincinnati poet Manuel Iris a prestigious national award.
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COLUMN: A playlist for National Poetry Month
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 ...