#poetry

A Service of Being: What is the Writers in Residence Juvenile Detention Program?

Writers in Residence is a nonprofit teaching creative writing workshops to incarcerated youth. Learn about their work here.

New Asian American and Pacific Islander Literature for AAPI Heritage Month and Beyond

These books by AAPI authors have romance, horror, whimsy, poetry, and more, and can be just as fantastical as they are well-written.  Start with She is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran

How to Get Teens Interested in Poetry

With National Poetry Month just around the corner, consider these tips from a school librarian to get teens interested in poetry.

13 Steamy Erotic Poems

Searching for the right poem to warm you up? Read this list of 13 of the best erotic poems, from classics to the contemporary.

Best Instagram Poetry Accounts

The best Instagram poetry accounts will feed you art, truth, and beauty through poetry. Read on for which accounts to follow.

How Poetry is Grounding Me When I Feel Hopeless

When I'm feeling adrift and tetherless and the world is just too much, I need a syringe to the heart, Pulp Fiction style. I need poetry. 

The Subversive Verse of Shel Silverstein

Silverstein's clever use of literary devices shows how poetry offers a great tool to break open language.

Quiz: Which AAPI Poetry Collection Should I Read Right Now?

It's May, which means it's AAPI Heritage Month, so what better time than now to take a quiz and get a recommendation for a poetry collection, like Goddess Muscle by Karlo Mila.

24 of the Best Award-Winning Poetry Books

Explore the world of poetry and find your new favorite poet with this list of 24 of the best award-winning poetry books, including OBIT.

8 Affrilachian Poetry Collections That Need to Be on Your TBR

Get to know Affrilachian poetry with this guide to outstanding reads, including Make Me Rain.