Join us for the Academy of American Poets's encore presentation of Poetry & the Creative Mind.
This special celebration in our 90th year features actors, artists, and leaders from across the arts and honors poetry's important place in our society and its impact on the lives of readers.
The event is free, but please consider a donation in multiples of 9 in honor of our 90th anniversary.
Hosted by
Jericho Brown, Academy of American Poets Chancellor
Readings by:
Emanuel Ax
Carrie Coon
Merve Emre
Paul Giamatti
Rebecca Hall
Miles Hardingwood - National Student Poet
Sterlin Harjo
Glenn Ligon
Phillipa Soo
Corey Stoll
Meryl Streep
Rev. Adriene Thorne
Courtney B. Vance
J Wortham
You Can Champion Poets & Poetry
Poetry & the Creative Mind raises funds in support of the Academy of American Poets education programs, which serve over 100,000 K–12 students each year. Please consider a donation in multiples of 9 in honor of our 90th anniversary.
Your generous contribution is a tax-deductible investment in the programs and publications of the Academy of American Poets, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
You can watch the event (alone or as part of a watch party) through a streaming device or Smart TV with the YouTube app installed. Search for "Poetry and the Creative Mind Encore."
A link to the encore broadcast, which will air on July 1, 2024, will be emailed to you following your registration.