PEN America Literary Award Shortlist: Which Books to Add to your Shelf
The PEN America Literary Awards are among the highest honors in writing. Since 1963, they’ve been given to honor the most outstanding voices in literature—spanning fiction, poetry, science, essays, sports, biography, children’s literature, and drama. For distinguished poetry collections, the
Nikki Giovanni: The Living Legend
“My dream was not to publish or to even be a writer: my dream was to discover something no one else had thought of. I guess that’s why I’m a poet. We put things together in ways no one else
10 Valentine’s Day Poems for Long-Distance Lovers
Long-distance relationships are tough, and they’re even tougher in the face of pandemic-induced travel restrictions. Even if you can’t reunite with your sweetheart this year, there are still plenty of ways to show you care. We’ve selected ten heartwarming poems
4 Pablo Neruda Poems for Your Beloved on Valentine’s Day
Pablo Neruda was a Chilean poet who was considered by critics and acclaimed writers to be “the greatest poet of the 20th century in any language.” His most well-known work, Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair (1924), made
4 Trending Poetry Accounts You Should Follow on TikTok
TikTok has taken over as one of the world’s favorite social media platforms. The app boasts more than 800 million users, and these visitors spend more time on the app than on similar platforms. In fact, TikTok users typically devote
5 Galentine’s Poems To Show Your Gals How Special They Are To You
While romantic love gets a lot of attention in February, there is another love that runs deep and is deserving of recognition as well: the love for our dearest friends—or, as coined by Leslie Knope of Parks and Recreation, our
How to Select Artwork for Your Poetry Book
Selecting artwork for your chapbook or book is one of the most rewarding and exciting aspects of the publishing process. When deciding on cover art, you are searching for the right image, photo, or illustration that captures the essence of
4 Poetry Titles Honored in the 2020 National Jewish Book Awards
Content warning: Some of the books honored in the National Jewish Book Awards contain themes of suicide and trauma. This is briefly noted in the article. Judaism and poetry have long possessed a special connection. The faith system is known for
Literary City Spotlight: 6 Independent Bookstores to Visit in Denver
Denver, Colorado stands out as a haven for artists and writers of all kinds. With mountainous views, snowy weather, and tons of arts and culture sites, Denver offers both opportunities for picturesque, indoor reflection and vibrant exploration. Along with its
8 Literary Journals for New Writers
Submitting your work to literary magazines can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before. Maybe you’re wondering how to write a cover letter, or how to keep track of your poetry submissions, or even what the basics of
Active Poetry: 4 Poetry and Workout Pairings
Workouts and poetry may have more in common than you think. Both poetry and physical activity claim rhythm as a key influence, and both depend on personal flair (just as no one else dunks a basketball like LeBron James, no
Well Beings Studio: On a Mission to Bring Healing Through Poetry
I recently had the honor of meeting a woman named Sharon Frances, the Executive Artistic Director at Well Beings Studio. Well Beings Studio is on a mission to provide arts-based resources to children and their families as they navigate through