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Poetry: April 21, 2010 Issue [#3652]

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Welcome to this week's Poetry Newsletter. I'm Crys-not really here Author IconMail Icon. This week's topic is National Poetry Month.


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Celebrating National Poetry Month


Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? Started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month is a celebrated by thousands of people around the U.S. each year. The goal of National Poetry Month is to introduce more Americans to poetry. Through school programs, celebrity poetry readings, read-a-thons, contests, and other creative means, the Academy of American Poets encourages everyone to read and enjoy poetry during the month of April.

How can you get involved? Here are just some of the things you can do to celebrate your love of poetry.

*FlowerB* Download the Poem Flow App for your iPhone or iPod touch. This elegant app gives you flowing poetry right on your phone.

*FlowerV* Teachers, librarians and booksellers can order a free copy of the 2010 National Poetry Month poster from the website. You can also download an image of the poster to use on your own website.

*FlowerB* Celebrate Poem in a Pocket Day on April 29th. Carry your favorite poem around in your pocket to share with your friends, family and co-workers!

*FlowerV* Check out events at your local library. My town’s library is holding a poetry contest and several readings throughout the community, a walk for literacy, and more.

*FlowerB* Read poetry! One common saying is “Everyone writes poetry, but no one reads it.” That’s particularly true for the United States, where poetry readership has always been low. Many Americans assume that poetry is inaccessible and irrelevant to their lives. If they’d all take time to read some modern poets, they’d probably change their minds. There is a poet out there for everyone to enjoy.

*FlowerV* Write poetry! And share it, if you feel comfortable doing so. Poets on WDC are composed of everyone from newbies to experienced and published, making it a great community for learning and sharing. Contests like "Defining Poetry: Contest" Open in new Window. [13+] are especially good for learning about a variety of poets and practicing your own poetry.

To learn more about National Poetry month, take a look at the National Poetry Month website  Open in new Window. . While you’re there, why not check out Poets.org’s collection of poetry?


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If you like Lucille Clifton you may also like Langston Hughes too. Hughes' imagery was exceptional, e.g., boys sitting like question marks on benches waiting for school busses.- Doug Rainbow Author IconMail Icon

-Thanks for writing in, Doug! I hope my readers will check out Langston Hughes as well.


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