National Poetry Month

In 1996, the Academy of American Poets established April as National Poetry Month.  Poets, libraries, and literary organizations celebrate poetry by hosting festivals, readings, lectures, and workshops.

National Poetry Association and Resources

The Academy of American Poets is a national organization that supports poets and fosters an appreciation for poetry.  To keep update-to-date you can subscribe to their electronic newsletter, RSS feed, and Facebook page.

The Poetry Foundation is a literary organization that strives to increase the presence of poetry in America.  To get the latest information, subscribe to their electronic newsletter and magazine, and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

Poets and Writers, Inc. is the largest organization to support literary writers and their work.  Among the many features are resources for writers, online forums, and online registration to the Poets & Writers Magazine.

The Poet’s Society of America is the nation’s oldest organization to foster and create an appreciation for poetry.   In addition the society’s award is: the spotlight for new poets, information on the Poet in Motion Program and poet resources.

Poetry Events @ the Pratt Library

Central Library
CityLit Festival- a free event that features poetry readings, author panels, workshops and other activities.

Cherry Hill
Expressions: Poetic Verse - you can unlock your inner poet by using your thoughts, feelings, and emotions to create poetry.

Poetry and Writer Resources in Maryland

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Maryland Resources provided by the Academy of Poets - information on writing programs, readings, Maryland history, small presses, and literary organization. Maryland Humanities Council - features the poet’s corner that lists programs and workshops. Poetry in Baltimore - a local resource for events, reviews and a poetry forum. Harford Poetry & Literary Society - is a local group that meets to discuss poetry; membership is required. Writer’s Center - in Bethesda, Md; offers workshops, readings, discussions, and individual coaching. (course fees involved).

Café Muse Literary Series sponsored by Word Works - located in Chevy Chase, Maryland; hosts monthly literary programs and open readings.

Writer’s Resources from the Humanities Department - a list of writer’s resources that include information on scams, contest, publishers and agents.

Listen to poetry readings from some of your favorite poets, lectures and courses.

Spoken Verse by Tom O’Bedlam.

Poetry recordings from the American Academy of Poets.

Readings, Lectures, and Podcasts from the Poetry Foundation.

Open Yale Courses has full semesters on Modern Poetry and Milton.