#Poetry

Whether you’re a lifelong poetry reader or are looking for your first collection to pick up, we’ve got something for you! Our writers cover new poetry, the best poetry for every reader, and more.

Amanda Gorman: The Youngest Inaugural Poet in History

Get to know National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, the powerful poet who took the stage at Joe Biden's inauguration.

Read Harder: A Book of Nature Poems

In this Read Harder Challenge post, we're recommending books for the task asking you to read a book of nature poems.

20 New Year’s Poems for a Hopeful Start to the Year

A list of 20 New Year's Poems that are hopeful, positive, and reflective to read at the beginning of the year for a new start.

8 Great Poetry Audiobooks Performed by Their Authors

From the poet's mouth to your ears--listen to some excellent poetry performed by the authors of each of these collections.

5 Moving Memoirs in Verse By Amazing Women

Find powerful memoirs in verse by women about growing up African American, refugee life, and more to move you with courage and wisdom.

2020 Elgin Award Chapbook Winners and More Specpo in Small Doses

Catch up on the 2020 Elgin Award winners and some of the nominees, and find new speculative poetry to consume in small doses.

Celebrate International Speculative Poetry Day With These 2020 Elgin Awards Winners

Explore the world of speculative poetry with the 2020 Elgin Awards Winners for Best Full-Length Poetry Collection.

10 Recent Books by Asian American Poets

Don't miss reading these powerful and poignant books by Asian American poets engaging their diverse backgrounds in diverse ways.

What Are The Most Cited Poems?

Want to know where some of those famous poetic quotes came from? Take a peek at the most cited poems at weddings, funerals, and in pop culture.

11 Glorious Spoken Word Poems By Queer Poets

Glorious poetry by queer poets that highlights struggles of being queer in this heteronormative world, and our small victories.