Kara Lewis
Kara Lewis is a poet, writer, and editor based in Kansas City. Her poems have appeared in Stirring, SWWIM, Pithead Chapel, Sprung Formal, and elsewhere. Currently, she is an MFA candidate in poetry at New England College's low-residency program, where she received the prestigious Joel Oppenheimer scholarship.
5 Fun Poetry-Inspired Dates
Whether you’re going on a first date, settled into a long-term relationship, or somewhere in between, implementing poetry into your dating life can be a fulfilling, natural way to let someone in on your interests or cultivate a shared passion.
Literary City Spotlight: New York City
The most populated city in the United States, New York City stands out as one of the most iconic and widely referenced literary cities. The city was home to writers like Emma Lazarus, Langston Hughes, Frank O’Hara, and others, even
6 Spiritual Tarot Decks Released in 2023
Poetry and tarot have a long-standing connection, with each craft informing the other as a source of inspiration. Poets have written about the cards’ universal and timeless archetypes and themes. Tarot decks have also depicted famous poets and writers across
5 Poetry Collections to Read If You’re in Your 1989 Era
In 2014, Taylor Swift pulled off the ultimate pop crossover album and cemented herself as one of music’s biggest names with 1989. From the misheard lyric “Starbucks lovers,” to Taylor walking the Victoria’s Secret runway while performing “Style,” the era
Literary City Spotlight: Mexico City
Mexico City is both the most populated and oldest capital city in North America, a rare combination that makes it feel both bustling and quaint. As a renowned economic and cultural center, Mexico City is always on the cutting edge,
5 Unforgettable November 2023 Poetry Releases
With fall getting chillier, poetry readers are cozying up in their favorite nooks, chairs, and coffee shops. After the autumnal equinox’s reminder to embrace home and to draw inward, the world around us might be feeling smaller and more snuggly.
In Erin Adair-Hodges’s Every Form of Ruin, Women Are Both Dangerous and Endangered
“The dogwood was threatening / to swallow back the garden’s light, / so I borrowed a chainsaw and gas.” So reads the first three lines in “Black Thumb,” the opening poem in Erin Adair-Hodges’s sophomore collection, Every Form of Ruin.
Collections to Enhance Your Perspective This Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to statistics from The Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 240,000 women and 2,100 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Along with shining a light on the condition itself, Breast Cancer
5 Anthologies to Add Queer Voices to Your Shelf
October is LGBTQ History Month! This month is an opportunity to uplift queer stories and voices. One of the best ways to begin to approach and understand queer history is through poetry, and anthologies specifically. By bringing together many different
Poetry Pairings: Halloween Candy Edition
Halloween is almost here! Whether you’re enjoying a spooky, solo night in with a collection, flipping through poems while waiting for trick-or-treaters or bringing friends together with a festive, themed reading or book swap, there are so many ways to
6 Sensational October 2023 Releases
October is the favorite month of many writers and readers, with its crisp air and changing leaves inviting us to notice the natural imagery of our surroundings and snuggle into the season. The month is also full of much-anticipated book
Literary City Spotlight: Florence
October is Italian Heritage Month, and here at Read Poetry we’re celebrating with a literary journey through Florence, one of Italy’s most magical and populated cities. Many historians consider Florence to be the birthplace of the Renaissance—a time period where