4 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month
Happy National Poetry Month! This year marks the 26th anniversary of the month-long celebration, and this April is as important as ever. As we collectively cope with the stress of compounding societal changes, incorporating poetry into our lives can help
April 2022 Poetry Releases: 6 Sensational Picks
April 2022 marks a big month for poetry, with some of the genre’s biggest contemporary names releasing new, much-anticipated collections. From Ocean Vuong and Dana Levin to Victoria Chang, this month’s spotlighted poets have won Guggenheim fellowships, Pushcart Prizes, and
Using Poetry to Cope with News Anxiety
The past few months have been tough for the world—to say the least. From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the IPCC’s devastating climate report, most of us are constantly inundated with triggering news. As human beings, we are simply not
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, Americans find themselves contemplating how best to show solidarity with Ukrainian people, a lofty yet
How to Solicit Reviews and Blurbs for Your Poetry Collection
Soliciting blurbs and book reviews for your poetry collection is an exciting part of the publishing journey. It’s a joy to read what your peers or professors think about your work, and to hear it conveyed through the written word
Poetic Goals to Embrace Based on Your Sun Sign: Astrological New Year Inspirations
We might be three months into 2022, but the Astrological New Year arrives on March 20, when the sun enters Aries. Whether you’re feeling motivated or sluggish, this celestial milestone promises inspiration, a renewed sense of individuality, and a bold
6 Questions with Serenity Author F.S. Yousaf
“What I did not expect life to hand / me was a love worth cherishing / day in and day out. / Surely, I would be / long lost without it,” F.S. Yousaf writes in Serenity, his most recently published
Nature Poems by Women to Read This Women’s History Month
Nature is powerful. It is life, love, and healing. The earth nourishes us mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Throughout the history of poetry, writers have pulled inspiration from the natural world, drawing parallels between nature and humans: seasons, cycles of
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 efforts to ban books in schools. Titles like the Pulitzer-winning Maus—which depicts the horrors of
Poetry in Times of War
On Feb. 24, the world bore witness to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as they launched missiles near Kyiv and deployed soldiers to the borders of their neighboring country. President Vladimir Putin commanded the attack on Ukraine and revealed his “military
8 March 2022 Poetry Releases to Read This Spring
March ushers in a new season, as well as promising new poetry releases. This month harkens back to poetry’s origins, with a fresh translation of classic poet Ovid, as well as amplifies emerging voices, with a wide range of debut
Literary City Spotlight: Portland Edition
Portland weaves together the beauty and peacefulness of nature, as well as a vibrant and bustling city scene. This makes it an ideal destination for writers, who can go from hiking in gorgeous forests to taking in the iconic works