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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.

Who Read it Best? – Actors Take on Shakespeare’s Sonnets

National Poetry Month is winding down, and we’ve been celebrating Shakespeare all month to commemorate the 400th anniversary of his ...

Why You Should Read Ross Gay This National Poetry Month

In praise of the joyful and very spring-appropriate poetry of Ross Gay

10 More Poetry Slam Videos You Must Watch

Ten excellent slam poetry videos for National Poetry Month!

How To Read Poetry And Actually Enjoy It For National Poetry Month

Tips for getting the most out of reading poetry.

11 Podcasts for Poetry Lovers

April is National Poetry Month. If you love poetry or want to explore it further, here are eleven poetry podcasts to help you on your way.

30 Books of Poetry for Young Readers for National Poetry Month

Picture books, middle grade reads, and YA novels in verse and collections of poetry for readers of all ages.

Improper Uses for Poetry

Poetry is good for a lot of things. Just not these things.

14 Of Our Favorite Instagram Poets

For those of us who love seeing poetry often and beautifully, there's a whole world of Instagram poets making fascinating art every day. 

George Elliott Clarke is Canada’s New Poet Laureate (and That’s Rad)

George Elliott Clarke is Canada's new Parliamentary Poet Laureate. One Rioter tells you who he is and why this appointment is so important.

When Poetry Wakes Me Up

A reader on her inconsistent but passionate relationship with poetry