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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

National Poetry Month

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry Month is now held every April, when schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, and poets throughout the United States band together to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture. Thousands of organizations participate through readings, festivals, book displays, workshops, and other events.

Save the date: Poem in Your Pocket Day 2014 will be held on Thursday, April 24th. On Poem in Your Pocket Day, people throughout the United States select a poem, carry it with them, and share it with others throughout the day.

You can also share your poem selection on Twitter by using the hashtag #pocketpoem.
Poems from pockets are unfolded throughout the day with events in parks, libraries, schools, workplaces, and bookstores.

Check out 30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month!
 
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