National Poetry Month

PC is excited to celebrate National Poetry Month!

Scroll below to view events happening this month and access a curated list of poetry links and information about National Poetry Month.

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Want to learn more about Poem in Your Pocket Day? Click for more information on the Academy of American Poets "Poem in Your Pocket Day" and learn how you can join the fun across the nation in a variety of ways.

 

Curated Poetry Destinations Online



South African Poet Puno Selesho





 

Click on each image below to access the links.



 

Native-American Poets

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Native-American Poetry and Culture

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Native-American Poetry (Poetry Foundation Collection) Presents "Cell Block on Chena River" (click the title logo below to view)

 

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Pacific-Islander Poetry

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Asian-American Voices in Poetry

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Cynthia Dewi Oka - Featured Profile

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Hispanic Poetry

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US Hispanic Voices in Poetry

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Iconic Hispanic Poets (Featured in HipLatina)

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15 Hispanic Poets Who Are Breaking Down Borders

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'Unaccompanied' by Hispanic Poet Javier Zamora

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African-American Poetry

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Alison C. Rollins - Featured Profile

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Celebrate World Poetry Day with These Amazing African Poems

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LGBTQ Poetry

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Urban Poetry - Featured Poem from Poetry Vibe (User-Generated Platform)

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31 of the Best and Most Famous Short Classic Poems of All Time

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Irish Poetry

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Greatest British Poets

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Places to Discover Poetry



 

Poetry Foundation

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Poets.org

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Bartleby Online Library

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Free Community Platforms to Publish Your Poetry Online



 

AllPoetry.com

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8 Proven Poetry Websites to Read and Share Your Poems

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"Deep Underground" Poetry Site (A User-Generated Poetry Platform)

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