Listen to a Poem-a-Day through this podcast by the Academy of American Poets.
Poetry unbound Podcast
Enjoy listening to one poem and a short commentary on this twice-weekly podcast.
The Slowdown Podcast
Explore a poem and a moment of reflection every weekday.
Poetry Foundation's Poetry Learning Lab
Visit this site for resources, articles, and poem guides and more, for children, teens, adults, and educators!
The Time Is Now offers three new and original writing prompts each week to help you stay committed to your writing practice throughout the year. On Tuesdays, they send out a poetry prompt. Sign up with your email to receive a prompt.
Poetry Foundation's Poetry Videos
Watch poetry videos, from recorded readings to documentaries.
UbuWeb's Visual Poetry section is an online repository for concrete and visual poetry scanned from aging anthologies.
The first black-owned poetry library in the state of California aims to engage with the South L.A. community by offering a space to read, write, study, perform, and appreciate poetry.
International Poetry Film Festival at the Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center
The third edition of the International Poetry Film Festival, Los Angeles features screenings of nearly 40 poem-based films from around the world, including selections from France, India, Belgium, Ireland, and the United States, among other countries. Purchase Tickets to attend April 26/ 27, 2024 .
LA County Library: National Poetry Month Events
LA County Libraries are celebrating all month long with programming for all ages. Visit their site to find a local library event near you.
NYPL: Written Work: Poetry, Labor, and the Global City (In-person & Online)
Poets Camonghne Felix, Dorothea Lasky, Emanuel Xavier, and moderator Helena de Groot will read and discuss poetry, language, and labor. This conversation explores the way poetry embodies work, using NYC's multicultural rich labor history as the backdrop. Pioneering home recording artist Linda Smith will close out the event with a special musical performance. The event takes place April 15th at 6:30 p.m. EDT, purchase tickets online.
Re/Arte Centro Literario's Poetry Night: Las Hijas Chingonas de Inmigrantes
Re/arte centro literario is dedicated to bringing literature, cultural gatherings, and contemporary art to LA's Black & Brown communities that reflects our values and celebrates our collective imaginations.
Community Literature Initiative: Poetry Publishing Class
The Community Literature Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching writers of color how to write and publish books. They offer a Poetry Publishing Class, a 10-month program divided into two semesters: Fall and Spring, designed to guide poets through the intricacies of manuscript preparation, publication, and beyond.
30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month
Don't miss out on the largest literary celebration in the world! Check out the list of 30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month.
Da Poetry Lounge: Open Mic Night
Da Poetry Lounge, (often referred to as "DPL" or "the Lounge") is a Los Angeles-based poetry venue that has been operating officially since 1998. The venue holds open mic nights every Tuesday (except for 3rd Tuesdays and special events). At the open mic, all are welcome to share their poetry or sit in the audience.