Without poetry, we lose our way.
—Joy Harjo, U.S. Poet Laureate & Academy of American Poets Chancellor (2019– )
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Annual Gala
Poetry & the Creative Mind
Each year during National Poetry Month in April, the Academy of American Poets presents a special...
Interview
March 2021 Poem-a-Day Guest Editor Sasha Pimentel
In 2021, the Academy of American Poets invited
Resource
COVID-19 Resources for Poets, Writers, and Poetry Organizations
To support poets, writers, and artists during the COVID-19 crisis, the Academy of American Points...
Statement
Black Lives Matter
“Poetry lays the foundations for a future of change, a bridge across our fears of what has never...
Resource
Best Practices for Virtual Events and Readings
To help ensure accessibility of your virtual events and readings for people with disabilities,...
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