Poetry in the Natural World" edited by 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón. I'm your guide, Katie Campbell. I asked y'all to ...

Local poets Anna Poeht and Lisa Farver are making poetry accessible throughout the city of Chicago co-creating with strangers on street corners, at markets, fests and activations. They sat down ...

Author, poet, and teacher Michael Prior read poems from his most recent award-winning book “Burning Province” at the Ulrich ...

Poet Linda Susan Jackson is interviewed at length in the Summer 2025 issue of Brilliant Corners, where she discusses the ...

Founded in 1996 by a pair of Black poets who felt isolated in predominantly white literary spaces, Cave Canem has become one ...

Journaling is not just a hobby—it’s a form of self-care that promotes mental clarity, emotional health, and personal growth ...

Poetry for justice Veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar described poetry as the “language of justice” and “vocal ...

According to Kelley, the treatment and praise Penny received from President Donald Trump made him “the perfect symbol for ...

Seattle Reads is the library’s citywide book group, with more than 20 programs planned in April and May, including events with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón on May 16 and 17. Find a copy of “You Are ...

Poet Yusef Komunyakaa is to receive an Anisfeld-Wolf Award for lifetime achievement. Komunyakaa, 77, is known for such collections as “Neon Vernacular” and for exploring race, music and his Vietnam ...

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 ...