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 Poetry Audiobooks to Help You Embrace Autumn
There’s a chill in the air, your morning coffee tastes sweeter, and you’re diving into the possibilities of learning something new—that’s right, fall has finally arrived. On these crisp mornings where you curl up at an open window, go for
5 Sizzling September 2024 Releases
A transitional month, September invites us to reflect on summer and to look forward to fall. It’s full of in-betweens and wistfulness, like a humid day leading into a chilly night. The collections we’ve hand-picked mirror this vibe, traversing a
5 Reading and Writing Prompts to Help You Navigate Grief
August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day, a day dedicated to normalizing grief and opening a dialogue surrounding it. While grief—with all its nuances and non-linear milestones—can be difficult to talk about in the outside world, this complicated emotion and
4 Sweet Poetry Collections to Read Alongside Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Album Release
It’s been a Sabrina Carpenter summer. With her singles “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” taking over both playlists and TikTok, listeners are loving her music’s catchiness and effervescence. Her August release, Short n’ Sweet, marks the follow-up to her 2022
5 Poetry Collections to Keep the Olympic Spirit Alive
The Olympics are back, and millions are tuning in to watch unbelievable gymnastics, swimming, rugby, and more. From the “pommel horse hero” to Flavor Flav’s unexpected association with the USA Water Polo teams, quirky and wholesome viral moments have turned
4 Poetry Collections for Embracing Your Brat Era
From the lime green and lowercase font popping up all over Instagram to the viral “Apple” dance, it’s clear that this is a Brat summer. Named the album of the season by outlets like Vogue and People, Charli XCX’s latest
4 Roaring Poetry Collections to Pair With House of the Dragon
HBO’s hit series House of the Dragon has filled the void that Game of Thrones ending left in many fans’ hearts, taking place in the same enthralling universe and harkening back 200 years before the events of GoT. For viewers
5 Poetry Collections to Read If You Love Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has been beloved for centuries and has inspired spinoffs in many genres—from multiple films to a miniseries and a graphic novel. Surprisingly, there’s yet to be a Pride and Prejudice-inspired poetry anthology, but there are
Literary City Spotlight: Ithaca Edition
While big cities often seem ideal for writers, due to tons of events and the ability to make connections in the writing industry, smaller cities have their own charm and perks—like hyperlocal literary scenes, tight-knit communities, and plenty of inspiring
Poetry Collections to Pair with Noah Kahan’s Stick Season
Since Noah Kahan’s titular single from his album Stick Season came out in 2022, both the song and album have exploded in popularity and captivated fans. The album led to a Grammy nomination, sold-out arena concerts, and even had an
Live Your Midsummer Night’s Dream with These Four Poetry Collections
Summer is that mystical, light-hearted time where it’s easy to believe in love spells and fairies running through moonlit gardens. In other words, it’s the perfect season to live your life like it’s one of Shakespeare’s comedies, with a cast
6 Cozy Writing Prompts for Cancer Season
Cancer season arrives June 20 and stays until late July. Ruled by the moon and represented by the crab, Cancers are sensitive and intuitive, as well as self-protective. People with this watery sign likely assume caretaking roles easily, whether that’s