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Full Title: Artist Profile: Linda Gregerson confronts life and death through poetry “Prodigal: New and Selected Poems, 1976 to 2014” collects the best work from English Prof. Linda Gregerson’s long and successful career in poetry. The book collects poems from nearly 40 years of published work, which has appeared in magazines such as The New … Continue reading Linda Gregerson confronts life and death through poetry (via The Michigan Daily) →

Poetry cannot be hurried; it is no respecter of deadlines. Yet the quantity of poems published each year is daunting and asks for speed. Sometimes, I’ll pick up a volume by someone I’ve never heard of, open it at random and be rooted to the spot. At other times, a collection by a known poet … Continue reading The best poetry books of 2015 (via The Guardian) →

The Great Arizona Puppet Theatre diverged from its usual programming on Friday to host the Rise Poetry Event, which showcased a group of poets who sometimes touch on intersectional themes. The event was put on by a collaboration of various artists, but many would agree that Joe Montano III was the inspiration behind the event. Montano is … Continue reading Second annual RISE! Poetry Event connects poets to explore intersectionality (via The State Press) →

For almost two decades, Poetry International has placed a spotlight on world class literature. Centered in San Diego but with a global appeal, Poetry International caters to an international community of poets. Founded in 1997, Poetry International has published a wide range of voices, including Kim Addonizio, Robert Bly, Billy Collins, Wanda Coleman, Seamus Heaney, … Continue reading SDSU Poetry International: Students take on poetry projects (via The Daily Aztec) →

About 150 Milwaukee Public School students competed at a recent poetry slam organized by America SCORES Milwaukee, an organization that combines poetry, soccer and service learning. A panel of judges selected 17 students who will move on to the next round, where they will compete to perform at the organization’s national poetry slam in New … Continue reading Youth poetry slam gives ‘poet-athletes’ a voice (via Milwaukee NNS) →