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 |
|---|---|---|
| Poet Mary Simmons | South Euclid , OH | |
| Seward Poetry Festival | Seward, AK | |
| Rooted and Rising: Southern Black Girlhood and Womanhood | Jackson , MS | |
| San Gabriel Valley Phoenix Poets Workshop with Carla Sameth | Altadena, CA | |
| Rap & Poetry Workshop for Teens | Houston, TX | |
| Talking Poetry | Houston, TX | |
| Family Story and Craft: DIY Magnetic Poetry | Ellicott City, MD | |
| Salina Spring Poetry Series: Allison Blevins | Salina, KS | |
| Poetry & Prose with Lyn Davis | St. Petersburg, FL | |
| An Evening with Martín Espada | Santa Barbara, CA |