Shropshire teacher’s debut poetry book wins award, celebrates farming life

A teacher from the Shropshire/Wales border is excited to have her award winning debut book of poetry published. Julie Leoni, author and Ellesmere College teacher Julie Leoni hopes it will ignite an appreciation for farming and creativity among her …

Poetry Connection | Connecting with the Poetry Buffet in New Orleans

Mardi Gras float from the Bacchus Parade | Photo: Melinda PalacioWhile the search for Santa Barbara’s next Poet Laureate is in full swing, I took a little time off to catch the last weekend of Mardi Gras in New Orleans and read at the Latter Library’s …

Celebrate Youth Voices: Mass Poetry’s Teen Spoken Word Festival Returns for Second Year

Special to the Journal Mass Poetry is thrilled to announce its second annual Teen Spoken Word Festival “Write Here | Write Now | Speak Loud!”, set to take place on March 15-16, 2025, at Emerson College. This groundbreaking event will draw teens from across …

Upcoming events in the Loveland area: Poetry reading, ‘Fight for the 19th Amendment’ talk and more

LOVELAND ‘Collective Voices’ “Our Collective Voices, a poetry reading celebrating the poetry and work of Loveland’s current poet laureate, Lynn Kincanon, will be held at 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the Loveland Museum, 503 N.Lincoln Ave. Kincanon …

'Open Mic Poetry Night' returns to Public Works Art Center

Poetry enthusiasts and creative minds are invited to the spotlight at the upcoming Open Mic Poetry Night hosted by the Public Works Art Center. The event will take place on Friday, March 14, offering an evening of artistic expression, storytelling and …

 DEADLINE: Gongshi Poetry Challenge 

To celebrate National Poetry Month in April, Jefferson Holland, the Annapolis Poet Laureate invites poets of all ages to participate in a fun “Gongshi Poetry” challenge. If you’d like to take part, visit the “Nature’s Readymades” exhibit at the Mitchell …

Public Library announces Burlington Lyrics and Poetry Festival lineup

NEWS RELEASE BURLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ************************ In April, during National Poetry Month, Burlington Public Library pays tribute to poets, singers, songwriters and musicians during our fourth annual Burlington Lyrics & Poetry Festival.   …

The poetry of recovery: how Thomas reclaimed his life after a stroke

Montana Moments in poetry and photos

Publishing a book of poetry and photography was the farthest thing from C.R. Bard's mind a year ago. "My husband asked me for a handmade card for his birthday," Bard said. "I thought it had to be like Hallmark so I wrote a poem for the …

Nevada Students to Compete in 20th Annual Poetry Out Loud State Finals

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Seven high school students from across Nevada will compete in the 20th Annual Poetry Out Loud Nevada State Finals, a national arts education program and competition supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry …