Last week, we talked a little bit about some of the famous Christmas poems that families can share together during… Read More
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Can You Match These Christmas Poems to Their Author?
Tis the season to break out some classic Christmas poems to share with your holiday guests! Christmas poems are beloved… Read More
The New York Times Names Notable Books in Poetry for 2014
Every year, the literary world holds its breath in anticipation of one of the most influential book reviews out there:… Read More
Pioneers in Poetry: Washington’s State Poet Laureate
So far in our “Pioneers in Poetry” series, we’ve highlighted the poet laureates of California, Colorado, and the District of… Read More
Thanksgiving Poetry: Showing Gratitude Through Verse
Poems written as a celebration of the good things in life are nothing new, but they certainly take on a… Read More
Happy Veterans Day from Poetry Nation!
Every November 11, the United States honors the brave men and women who have fought to preserve our freedoms by… Read More
Why Do We Need Nursery Rhymes?
When it comes to the great works of poetry, many people will cite Shakespeare, Byron, Keats, and other names you… Read More
Remembering Poetry’s Greats During Dia de los Muertos
When it comes to Halloween poetry, many of the pieces you’ll find discuss death in a creepy, macabre sort of… Read More
Creepy Classic Poems to Read this Halloween!
Though they are a far cry from the happy love poems of Valentine’s Day or the celebratory religious poems of… Read More
Pioneers in Poetry: The District of Columbia’s Poet Laureate
In addition to the 42 states that name poets to this special position, the District of Columbia also has its… Read More
Celebrate Halloween with the King of Horror!
Halloween is just around the corner now, poetry lovers, and so now is the perfect time to study up and… Read More
Poetry Nation Celebrates National Poetry Day
October 2nd marks the 20th anniversary of National Poetry Day in the UK! The celebration of the craft of poetry… Read More
Pioneers in Poetry: Colorado’s Poet Laureate
Last week, we talked about the first state to appoint an official poet laureate- California, back in 1915. Running second… Read More
Pioneers in Poetry: California’s Poet Laureate
Did you know that California was the first state to appoint an official poet laureate? To single out a writer… Read More
Spotlight on Forms: What is an Acrostic Poem?
Acrostic poems have been the favored poetic form of elementary schoolers, puzzle-lovers, and 19th-century scholars for quite a long time…. Read More
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