Poets Needed for Readings, Laureate Position in Takoma Park
Takoma Park Arts is seeking poets to apply for poetry readings in the area, as well as someone to serve as a city ambassador on poetry, the city government announced… Read More
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2021 National Book Festival Goes Hybrid-Virtual
The 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival will take place from Sept. 17-26 with events being held both in person at the library and virtually. The festival, which celebrates… Read More
Takoma Park Imprints Local Poems in New Sidewalks
While walking around Takoma Park, look down at your feet to see poems written by local residents imprinted on new sidewalks across the city. So far, three poems have been… Read More
UPDATED: Inaugural Sensation Amanda Gorman’s Poetry Reading with Montgomery College Postponed
Update (1/27): Amanda Gorman’s virtual poetry reading with Montgomery College has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict, the college said in a message to students and employees Wednesday. The… Read More
Gaithersburg Book Festival Selects Poetry Contest Finalists
The Gaithersburg Book Festival has selected the finalists for their second annual high school student poetry contest. The book festival – originally scheduled for May 16 at Bohrer Park –… Read More
How Poetry Gave Voice to Three Men Who Grew Up in Prison
For three Washington, D.C. men who were incarcerated during their youth, poetry is a powerful means of self expression. Nokomis Hunter, Shannon Battle, and Cliff Yarborough all grew up in… Read More