Poetry & the Creative Mind is poetry’s biggest night in.
Poetry & the Creative Mind is a virtual event celebrating National Poetry Month, held annually since 2003. It supports the Academy’s free educational programs serving over 40,000 K-12 teachers, providing resources, professional development opportunities, and even free books for kids!
Access to literature matters more than ever. Be part of a global event championing the power words. Producers Circle donors contribute at a higher level to the event in support of the Academy and receive special benefits in thanks.
Readers have included, among others, Uzo Aduba, Willem Dafoe, Claire Danes, Ethan Hawke, Terrance Howard, Bill T. Jones, Wynton Marsalis, Liam Neeson, Susan-Lori Parks, Paul Simon, Patti Smith, Uma Thurman, Dianne Wiest, Carrie Mae Weems, Malala Yousafzai, as well as frequent Honorary Event Co-chair Meryl Streep.
Past Event Information
2025
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Anthology
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