National Poetry Month

Since April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K–12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, families, and, of course, poets, marking poetry’s important place in our lives. 

•  Read about 30 ways to celebrate National Poetry Month in the classroom
• Sign up for Poem-a-Day and enjoy a free daily poem in your inbox
• Order (for free) and display the official 2023 National Poetry Month poster
•  Encourage your kids in grades 5-12 to participate in Dear Poet Project, a multi-media education project.
• Poem in your Pocket Day is April 29! Idea is to select a poem, print it, carry it with you and share with others all day long.  Click here for toolkit of ideas/templates.