Did you know that National Poetry Month is the largest
literary celebration in the world? Or that the Academy of American Poets was
inspired by the successful celebrations of Black History Month (February) and
Women’s History Month (March), and the first National Poetry Month was in April
of 1996, making it only 21 years old this year?
Good news is that even if you weren't aware, we still have 10 days left in April to celebrate. But don't stop celebrating poetry just because April ends. Share our
favorites, read something new, ask others for their recommendations, and find
new favorites. Expand your poetry horizons! There’s a big world of poetry out
there beyond Shakespeare, Keats, Dickinson, Frost, Angelou, and Poe. Yes, these
are great poets, but so are some of the ones yet to be discovered.
Want some ideas? Check out Poets.org.
You can sign up for poem-a-day and check out all kinds of poetry and poets on
their site. They also have a list of 30
ways to celebrate National Poetry Month.
Be sure to participate next week Thursday, April 20,
2017 in Poem in Your Pocket Day! You can find all the details here!
So, read, write, share, and most importantly ENJOY this
year's National Poetry Month!
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