#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.

Memorizing Poetry: Why Verse and Prose Are Still Valid

A reader considers why memorizing both classical and modern poetry is essential to well being, and what the critics say about poetry.

6 Books in Verse That Will Leave You in Awe

A diverse list to introduce you to the fascinating world of books in verse. The genre will move you with its intensity as well as its rhythm!

On Memorizing Poetry

On the beauty and power of memorizing poetry. Why one reader has found such joy in this literary act.

Poetry From the Suffrage Movement

We're sharing a bunch of really rad poetry from the Women's Suffrage Movement to get you amped up and ready to take on the world.

Will You Join The Sealey Challenge?

Participate in #TheSealeyChallenge by reading a poetry chapbook or full-length collection a day for 31 days, and share your reads with the hashtag.

43 Short Poems to Sneak More Poetry Into Your Life

Short poems for when you need a quick poetry fix, including super short poems (fewer than 10 lines) and short-ish poems (10–15 lines).

3 Great YA Novels in Verse by Authors of Color

Add some poetry to your reading with these three incredible YA novels in verse by authors of color!

14 Gorgeous Poems Written and Performed By Poets of Color

Gorgeous poems written and performed with passion by poets of color - beautiful lines coming together with the intend to make you understand.

20 Friendship Poems To Brighten Your Day

A group of twenty friendship poems looking at friendship with one another, the world, canines, lost friends, and terrible friends.

8 Poetry Collections and Verse Novels to Get You Into Poetry

Find poetry collections and verse novels that are unique and easy to read for poetry beginners looking for diverse and fierce voices.