National Poetry Month

When was the last time you read a poem?  If you're like me, it may have been awhile.  But each year the arrival of April, which is National Poetry Month, reminds me to take another look at my favorite poets.

In 1996 the Academy of American Poets launched National Poetry Month, an annual celebration of poets and poetry. Thousands of organizations participate through workshops, readings,and book displays.  

The stated goals of National Poetry Month are to
-  highlight the legacy and achievement of American poets
-  introduce more Americans to the joys of reading poetry
-  bring poets and poetry to the public in innovative ways
-  make poetry an important part of our schools' curriculum
-  focus media attention on poets and poetry
-  increase the publication, distribution and sales of poetry books
-  increase public and philanthropic support for poets and poetry.

For more information, visit Poets.org. The Poetry Foundation also has a great website.  Click here to sign up for their newsletter or to receive a poem-a-day in your email.

This year the Library celebrates by bringing you a list of our new poetry books, acquired since last April. To find additional titles, stop by the Library, visit 3M Cloud Library for eBooks, or go to MyMediaMall for eBooks and eAudiobooks.

Best American Poetry 2013

Aimless Love by Billy Collins
Alight by Fady Joudah
Book of Hours by Kevin Young
Dog Songs by Mary Oliver
Go Giants by Nick Laird
Late Parade by Adam Fitzgerald    
Paul Celan: 70 Poems