2022 National Poetry Month: There's a Poem in this Place

 

Twenty-six years of National Poetry Month!  Poetry month was launched by the Academy of American Poets to remind the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. More and more people are turning to poetry at this moment, because poetry and inspiring language can help bring solace and needed strength. Find more at National Poetry Month

Here are some of the suggestions for this year’s Poetry Month:

• Read about 30 ways to celebrate National Poetry Month online and at home
• Sign up for Poem-a-Day and enjoy a free daily poem in your inbox
• Share a #pocketpoem on Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 29

Check out the back issues of Chattanooga State's literary publication, The Phoenix, for local poets.

Last year, Chatt State had Jericho Brown for the Writers at Work program. During his On Being interview, Jericho Brown read the poem “Foreday in the Morning” and talked about the way small truths — like, “I love my mother” — can reveal something larger. Listen to the reading of Foreday in the Morning.

April 29 is Poem in Your Pocket Day!  During Poem in Your Pocket Day, read a poem to your friends online or to your family at home. We invite you to join in the celebration by reading poetry, listening to a poem read aloud or going to a poetry reading. Find solace and energy through the reading of poetry.

Listen to poetry at the Academy of American Poets

This year’s poetry month poster:There's a Poem in this Place