female poets

Three drawings of Olivia Gatwood reading from a book at a microphone with fading colors of pink and red.

Olivia Gatwood and the Gnashing Teeth of Girlhood

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

Olivia Gatwood reclaims the perfect outlet for the female rage often silenced by mainstream media outlets.…

November 24, 2023

Cathy Park Hong’s ‘Minor Feelings’ Is an Asian American Reckoning

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

Using the lens of the Korean American experience, this essay collection presents a fiery look at the subtle ways that white supremacy manifests itself.…

May 29, 2021

An illustration of Here is the Sweet Hand, a book of francine j. harris's poems.

‘Here is the Sweet Hand’ Carries Unparalleled Poetic Merit and Importance

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

This poetry collection by francine j. harris is a challenging work that contends with race, society and loneliness.…

April 26, 2021

Photo of post Amy Kay in article about National Poetry Month

Celebrate National Poetry Month With These 3 Creators

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

The writing prompts from these Instagram poets will help you let your inner artistic genius out.…

April 23, 2021

An illustration of Amanda Gorman speaking at the presidential inauguration ceremony in an article about her accomplishments. (Illustration by Lucas DeJesus, Montserrat College of Art)

Amanda Gorman Provides Inspiration to Aspiring Young Poets Everywhere

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

Take a glimpse at the accomplishments of this talented young woman who overcame a speech disorder and went on to shape the future for creative writers.…

February 19, 2021

Hailee Steinfeld as Emily Dickinson in the new Apple TV+ series

The New ‘Dickinson’ TV Series Falls Short of Expectations

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Hailee Steinfeld’s latest project doesn’t seem to get its main character.…

November 23, 2019

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