Virginia’s Lt. Gov-elect Ghazala Hashmi (D) holds a PhD in poetry and selected five poems for fellow Democrats that brought her comfort over the past year.
Minneapolis poet laureate Junauda Petrus recalls meeting Renee Good at an elementary school poetry workshop and shares how her hometown is building off a history of organizing.
A Chartiers Valley Middle School student was recognized for her writing ability. Saadhana Srinivasan, 14, won the Unsung Community Service Award among youth for her poem, “A Dream Come True,” at The ...
The new book of poems by Ann Mirabile Lees, “We Are All Seatmates on the Spaceship Earth,” is an enchanting collection written since her first book appeared in 2012. This new book contains 62 poems in ...
It’s been described as embarrassing, clichéd or “unhelpful singsong.” Many poets dislike it too, but it’s a style they’ve learned from each other.
Morning Live's Dr Punam shared a touching poem for World Cancer Day on Wednesday 4th February on her Instagram account. Dr ...
After a long day of competitions, the day ended with cash prizes for all 24 finalists, ranging from ₹25,000 for third place to ₹75,000 for first place.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has authored a book of 26 poems, titled 'SIR: 26 in 26', as a literary protest against the Election Commission's intensive revision exercise. The collection, ...
London's Poems on the Underground celebrates 40 years of bringing verses to commuters - Judith Chernaik, an American writer in London, started the Poems on the Underground project 40 years ago ...
Suffering from a connective tissue disorder and enduring endless calls to try and get benefits, the poet and novelist turned to painting – resulting in work that could change perceptions of disabled p ...
The passing of Dr Diana Ferrus, a renowned performance poet and cultural figure, marks a significant loss for South Africa. Her legacy of literary excellence and advocacy for justice will continue to ...
Following the passing of renowned poet Dr Diana Ferrus, the 5th Cape Flats Book Festival held a heartfelt tribute, celebrating her legacy through poetry and remembrance.