it can be challenging to find truly good poetry books. That’s why we’ve talked to award-winning poets Grace Schulman and Chandanie Somwaru for their recommendations, and I’ve added a few of ...

The nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers announced recently the national winners of the 2025 Scholastic Art & ...

These collections by Juliana Spahr, Mai Der Vang, Hasib Hourani and Martín Espada invite us to rethink the relentless accumulation of history.

At a loss for words? Poetry expresses the feelings we struggle to convey. Open any poetry book for proof: You’ll find love poems for romantic moments, silly rhymes for kids and limericks for ...

Springfield school librarian Angela Knight's weekly poem readings inspired a new book. The book, "40 Poems for 40 Weeks," features a poem for each week of the school year. David Harrison ...

In partnership with the Seattle Public Library, the KUOW Book Club will read "You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World" this ...

Employing a whole range of poetry types, from the more common couplets and free verse to blackout and cleave poetry, Eskilson ...

Want to read more poetry with A.O. Scott? April is National Poetry Month, and the Books newsletter is the best way to keep up with our coverage. Get it sent to your inbox twice a week.

The lifelong McLean County resident wrote a collection of poems over the course of a year, detailing the beauty and nuance of ...

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

The New York International Antiquarian Book Fair takes over the Park Avenue Armory for the 65th edition of the beloved fair.