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Poem in Your Pocket Day
From the Poets.org website: "Poem in Your Pocket Day takes place every year on a day in National Poetry Month. On this day, select a poem, carry it with you, and share it with others at schools, bookstores, libraries, parks, workplaces, street corners, and on social media using the hashtag #pocketpoem. The 2020 Poem in Your Pocket Day will take place on Thursday, April 30."
Download and print a poem to join in the celebration!
More Online Resources
- Poets.org: The Academy of American PoetsWebsite of the Academy of American Poets. Features thousands of poems as well as hundreds of poet biographies, essays, interviews, links to other poetry sites, and poetry recordings. Also available are resources to celebrate National Poetry Month.
- The Poetry FoundationIncludes resources for teaching poetry.
- Favorite Poem Project“Founded by Robert Pinsky, 39th Poet Laureate of the United States, the Favorite Poem Project features Americans reading the poems they love."
- Poetry Society of AmericaOldest poetry organization in the United States, founded in 1910. Includes poet biographies, interviews, and resources for teaching poetry.
- Poetry EverywhereShort videos of poets offered through a PBS program, Poetry Everywhere, hosted by Garrison Keillor.
Record a Poem!
The Poetry Foundation has started the Record-A-Poem group on SoundCloud. Post an audio recording of your favorite poem, or listen to poems uploaded by others.