#Poetry
Whether you’re a lifelong poetry reader or are looking for your first collection to pick up, we’ve got something for you! Our writers cover new poetry, the best poetry for every reader, and more.
A Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poetry Collection
February 4, 2025This award-winning poetry collection by a poet laureate invites you to think more and differently about our place in the vast universe.
Revisit This Harlem Renaissance Icon
January 31, 2025This Harlem Renaissance poet spoke of rivers and imbued his writing with jazz.
Honoring Nikki Giovanni With BIPOC Poetry
December 16, 2024Poet, activist, and literary icon Nikki Giovanni has passed away. Here are some collections that carry on her legacy.
Cover Reveal: AND, TOO, THE FOX by Ada Limón and Gaby D’Alessandro
August 12, 2024Check out the gorgeous cover of AND, TOO, THE FOX, a picture book by U.S. Poet Laureate, Ada Limón with illustrations by Gaby D'Alessandro.
Horror Poetry Collections That Are Both Engaging and Eerie
April 19, 2024If you've never considered reading horror poetry, here's where you should begin your spine-tingling journey.
Never Read Poetry? Here’s Where to Begin
April 12, 2024Poetry isn't as daunting as it sounds. Here is great advice and some excellent books to provide poetry for beginners.
Got Poetry?: Suggestions for National Poetry Month
April 8, 2024April is National Poetry Month! There are so many wonderful new poetry collections to discover — here are a few.
12 of the Best Poetry Collections from 2023
December 22, 2023Read your way into some of the best poetry collections of 2023.
10 Poetry Books About Mental Health
November 13, 2023Poetry is deeply personal and often deals with mental health issues. Here are 10 great poetry books about mental health.
YA Authors Who Have Made Their Mark With Poetry, Too
October 27, 2023You might know them from their YA books, but these writers are also incredible poets.