poet Archives

Celebrating the Poetry of Langston Hughes

01.31.21

Langston Hughes was born on February 1, 1902. He was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from …

12.27.20

Juan Felipe Herrera聽was born on this day in 1948. Herrera is the American poet, author, and activist of Mexican descent …

06.07.20

Today is Nikki Giovanni’s birthday.聽Nikki Giovanni is an American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. One of the world’s most …

04.05.20

鈥淎ll good poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings.鈥� ~ William Wordsworth On April 7, 1770, William Wordsworth was …

03.29.20

鈥淚 enjoyed learning about poets who I was unfamiliar with. It felt like as a teacher, I was celebrating a …

03.22.20

This week, we remember the birthday of Robert Frost, who born on March 26, 1874. Robert Frost is one of …

03.15.20

World Poetry Day is recognized every year on March 21. This is the day on which UNESCO recognizes the moving …

02.23.20

During the month of February (and beyond!) we shine the spotlight on texts written by African American authors. This month, …

02.16.20

During the month of February (and beyond!) we shine the spotlight on texts written by African American authors. This month, …

01.22.20

The month of January has moved so quickly. We are delighted to confirm increased interest in the 2020 Convention and …