April 29, 2021
Join the Academy of American Poets and Honorary Event Co-Chairs Meryl Streep and Rose Styron for a first-ever virtual gala, celebrating the 25th anniversary of National Poetry Month.
Featuring:
Meryl Streep (Event Chair)
with
Elizabeth Alexander (Master of Ceremonies)
Lauren Ambrose
Richard Blanco
Terrance Hayes
Joy Harjo
Regina King
Samin Nosrat
Sandra Oh
Sarah Sze
Lucinda Williams
& more
Proceeds support the Academy of American Poets Education Program, providing free resources for tens of thousands of teachers each year.