April is National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. National Poetry Month was initiated in April of 1996 by the Academy of American Poets to highlight the importance of poetry to the world. The Academy is offering online activities, initiatives, and resources so that anyone can join in at home with honoring National Poetry Month. They also hope these opportunities will help bring comfort during this time and inspire everyone to celebrate poetry not only in April but every day.
Below are some of the activities and suggestions that the Academy of American Poets have compiled in hopes of providing comfort, resilience, and connection during National Poetry Month and thereafter:
- Read about 30 ways to celebrate National Poetry Month online and at home
- Read about 30 ways to celebrate National Poetry Month in the virtual classroom
- Find virtual poetry readings and events on our Poetry Near You calendar and add your online events
- Display the official 2020 National Poetry Month poster
- Sign up for Poem-a-Day and enjoy a free daily poem in your inbox
- Follow the thousands of celebrations taking place on social media with the official hashtag #NationalPoetryMonth and follow the Academy of American Poets on Twitter @POETSorg
- Participate in the Academy's new online initiative, Shelter in Poems
- Share a #pocketpoem on Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 30
The Academy’s new initiative, Shelter in Poems, allows its audience to post an talk about poems that are helping them through these difficult times.
The Academy of American Poets was founded in 1934 to support American poets and nourish an appreciation for the art of poetry.
