Without poetry, we lose our way.
—Joy Harjo, U.S. Poet Laureate & Academy of American Poets Chancellor (2019– )
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Each year during National Poetry Month in April, the Academy of American Poets presents a special...
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April 2021 Poem-a-Day Guest Editor Jane Hirshfield
In 2021, the Academy of American Poets invited
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30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month
National Poetry Month in April is a special occasion to celebrate the importance of poets and...
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The Academy of American Poets Announces Virtual Programs for the 25th Anniversary of National Poetry Month, the Largest Literary Celebration in the World
New York, NY (March 30, 2021)— Thursday, April 1, marks the...
A Poetry Reading List for the 25th Anniversary of National Poetry Month
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