The Mississippi Book Festival, a nonprofit founded by literacy advocates, launched in August 2015 on the State Capitol grounds and continues to draw thousands to its annual “literary lawn party” and book lovers’ celebration.
Poetry Near You
Are you looking to connect with poets or find opportunities to hear or study poetry? To find poetry events and resources near you, simply enter your zip code in the search field below.
| Date | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Nights: Poetry + Music | New York, NY | |
| LGBTQ+ Voices: Mark Doty and Trace Peterson | Ridgefield, CT | |
| Freeport Folio’s Open Mic Poetry With Featured Portland Poet Laureate Maya Williams | Freeport, ME | |
| Black Voices: Danez Smith and Mahogany L. Browne | Ridgefield, CT | |
| Luminous Poems Inspired by Luminaries Judith and Gerson Leiber | Amagansett, NY | |
| Poetry in the Garden: Friendship | St. Louis, MO | |
| A reading with poets Sharon Perkins Ackerman and William Prindle | Charlotsville, VA | |
| Poetry in the Garden: The Four Seasons | St. Louis, MO | |
| Lea Marshall: The Slow Hammer of Roots | Charlotsville, VA | |
| Poetry in the Garden: Memories of Childhood | St. Louis, MO |