The poet joins Kevin Young to read and discuss her translation of “Testimonies,” by Amelina, and Clare Cavanaugh’s translation of “Map,” by Szymborska.

Well, good news – you don’t have to! I’ve put together a batch of fun, free Halloween-themed worksheets that you can print out and use with your kids. Whatever your child’s age….I’m sure I have ...

With leaves turning golden, nights drawing in and fires being lit, autumn is the perfect time to settle down in a comfy chair with some poetry for company. Here is a selection of our favourite poems ...

The Academy of American Poets presents poetry lesson plans, most of which align with Common Core State Standards, and all of which have been reviewed by our Educator in Residence with an eye toward ...

Whether you’re looking to soothe your mind, ignite your inner rebel or make your heart sing, poetry offers something for every day and every mood. As Dylan Thomas said, “poetry is what in a poem makes ...

In an acrostic poem, the first letter of each line spells a word. The word is the subject of the poem. She really really likes stars. But this is no ordinary poem. This is an acrostic. So there is ...

Egg waffles, eggettes, egg puffs, gai daan jai, bubble waffles – these are just some of the names for this quintessential Hong Kong street snack. A childhood staple for most locals, egg waffles ...

In her new book, scientist and policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson encourages us to envision a better future, and run ...

What is lost is fidelity. What is gained is poetry. Jawid Mojaddedi, who is attempting a more accurate translation, includes footnotes in his translations. Footnotes! If anything could make a poem go ...