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5 Awe-Inspiring AAPI Poets to Read Throughout May and Beyond
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to recognize and elevate AAPI stories and accomplishments. Though Asian Americans and Pacific
You’re Not Alone: Using Poetry to Heal During Mental Health Awareness Month
Poetry is a uniquely powerful art form. Poets have the ability to shape culture, support social movements, and collectively heal society. On a micro level,
6 May 2022 Poetry Releases That Will Supercharge Your Spring Reading
Whether you’re inspired by mystical rituals, nature, or pop culture, this month’s releases hold something for everyone. Delve into emotional highs and lows with these
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5 Awe-Inspiring AAPI Poets to Read Throughout May and Beyond
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to recognize and elevate AAPI stories and accomplishments. Though Asian Americans and Pacific
My Body, My Choice: Four Outspoken Poets Writing for Reproductive Rights
Trigger Warning: This article discusses abortion, sexual violence, and rape culture. It’s been a challenging and painful several years for feminist activists. A wave of anti-abortion
4 Ukrainian Poets to Support
With the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine, many people are looking toward news outlets and politicians to deepen their understanding of this horrific conflict. Suddenly,
5 Influential Poets Whose Work Has Been Banned: An Anti-Censorship Reading List
Book banning, a long-standing topic of debate, has resurged in recent years. Between 2020 and 2021, the American Library Association saw a 67% increase in
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Poetry and Music Pairings: Billie Eilish Edition
Since the emergence of breakout singles like “Ocean Eyes” and “You Should See Me in a Crown,” Billie Eilish’s music career continues to skyrocket. The
Poetry and Music Pairings: Adele Edition
With the much-anticipated release of 30, Adele is officially back in the spotlight. In her fourth album, Adele harkens back to many of the musical
6 Spirited Songs to Add to Your Poetic Holiday Playlist
It’s officially time to listen to all the holiday music you can before the season ends. Like poetry, the best holiday songs transport their listeners,
Poetry and Music Pairings: Kacey Musgraves Edition
Country-pop crossover artist Kacey Musgraves recently released Star-Crossed, her fourth album and the one most directly tied to poetry. Widely regarded as her “divorce album,”