Poetry CHaT

Stop by and enjoy this amazing exhibit!

Western Washington University to host exhibit featuring historical children’s poetry Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections will host a new exhibition entitled “Listen to Children: The Jack Prelutsky Antiquarian Children’s Poetry Collection.” The exhibit opens on April 1 and will be available for viewing Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment (closed w...

A few spaces remain for what will be a memorable, inspiring, and delicious evening with renowned author/poet Kwame Alexander. There'll be good conversation and plenty of laughs (and maybe some tears). One guarantee: unforgettable food and drink! Register here: https://checkout.square.site/buy/SVSZUD6HVSDQ3XBIR67BSMMA?fbclid=IwAR2VviVRgcIh1P85FrYk2yq4NiNUzcv0IvocnaVO3zDYyl6M-FtnJE8gXJI

Incredible - Kwame Alexander!

In Conversation with Author Kwame Alexander AudioFile’s Jo Reed spoke with poet and author Kwame Alexander about his new memoir for an adult audience, WHY FATHERS CRY AT NIGHT. Alexander is the author of many award-winning audiobooks for young listeners, including THE DOOR OF NO RETURN, AN AMERICAN STORY, and LIGHT FOR THE WORLD TO SEE....

Register now!! It's FREE and promises to be amazing.

Virtual Summer Poetry Teacher's Institute Join us for the virtual 2022 Summer Poetry Teacher’s Institute: Poetry Transforms.

Penguin Random House and We Need Diverse Books are pleased to announce the winners of the 29th annual Creative Writing Awards — including the inaugural Amanda Gorman Award for Poetry! Five high school seniors will receive $10,000 each in scholarship funds. Congratulations to the five exceptional high school senior literary voices from across the country! 💛More here: https://bit.ly/39VI9rH

Yeah this is a love poem too. For all the patriots of peace…this is what it means to ban a book.