By Audrey Bowers, Butler University

Finding a home for your work can be hard, but it isn’t impossible. 

By Audrey Bowers, Butler University

A master’s degree may actually complicate your relationship with writing.

By Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

By Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

David Lowery’s film provides what audiences came for — mesmerizing visuals strung together with details that create a fantastical yet dreary world — and more.

By Emma Watts, University of Arizona

By Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

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

By Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Alicia Cook’s newest poetry collection is blunt, not only about the difficulties of healing from pain and depression, but also about how worthwhile it is to find hope.

By Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

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

By Karen Lu, Yale University

From the first word of your poems to sending them in for publication, here are a few tips for new and old writers alike.

By 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.

By Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

The poet’s most recent collection shows how she breaches the norms of traditional poetry. She truly is a poet for the modern age.

By Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

The whole world has been forced to slow down and become isolated, which is why many people have turned to poetic literature to cope.

By Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

Instapoets like Rupi Kaur have amassed millions of followers who adore their work, but is any of it actually good?

By Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

The poet and photographer has grown since the publication of her last book.

By Haven Worley, University of Rochester

Using Instagram as her platform, the award-winning poet is channeling the power of words to create real change in her community.

By Haven Worley, University of Rochester

The poet’s forthcoming book is a collection of poetry that embraces change — a topic that is well-needed during these chaotic times.

By Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

Twitter extends beyond news about celebrities; it’s the perfect platform for microfiction, micropoetry and other creative writing.

By Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

‘Men have called me mad but the question is not yet settled, whether madness is or is not the loftiest intelligence.’ — Edgar Allan Poe

By Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

The Japanese pastime requires quick hands and knowledge of literature. 

By Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

Writing a poem can be a terrifying process. Here are some tips to make the journey easier.

By Emerson Holmes, Lindenwood University

Poetry isn’t just written down. Some poets are evolving the genre by using their voices as their medium.

By Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

The storied and often dangerous life of the Latin American author helped create stories that spoke to isolation and dislocation.

By Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

While reigniting interest in poetry, ‘Instagram poets’ like Rupi Kaur and Amanda Lovelace still face their share of criticism.

By Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

She’s the definition of a bad–s woman born before her time who championed intersectionality and womanism in her poetry, essays and other writings.

By Carli Moses, Union University

These creatives used their unique voices to capture the complexities and concerns of the past ten years.

By Caleb Dukes, Rice University

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

By Carli Moses, Union University

If you find yourself stressed, running from one thing to the next, you might need a new strategy. This reading habit can help bring intentionality to chaotic routines.

By Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Because we all want to at least look like we’re intelligent.

By Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

As a Vietnamese immigrant and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Vuong is a unique, empathy-inspiring voice in the poetry world.

By Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

What proponents have hailed as the genre’s savior is likely doing more harm than good.

By Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

The new collection might be her strongest, but most jaded work yet.

By Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

The poet poses a central question: What happens when everyone averts their eyes?

By Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Unlike its title suggests, this poetry collection lacks a voice.

By Meagan Bess, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The Malawian author’s warm, invigorating work will nudge you into self-acceptance.

By Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Who wouldn’t read poetry about a legendary female warrior?

By Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

Scott T. Hutchison’s collection examines the intersection of boyhood, love, life and nature.

By Cristina Hernandez, UC San Diego

Brevity is the heart of social media poetry.

By Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Shakespeare is good and all, but writers like Acevedo are making reading appealing to millions of underrepresented people.

By Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

Some of these poems feel like a warm hug from a friend.

By Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

Everyone has a story, even Brothers Grimm villains.

By Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

An ancient theme and a modern style meet in Amanda Lovelace’s newest collection.

By Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

The poet’s passing marks the end of one of the world’s most transcendental, plainspoken wordsmiths.

By Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

I saw the best minds of my generation reciting poetry on a YouTube channel.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Her poetry exposes the way the U.S. military warps language to conceal the atrocities it commits.

By Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

The book of poetry is a masterclass in how to evoke emotion by zeroing-in on the quotidian.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

The past you, present you and future you will love Kaye’s imaginative poetry.

By Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

There’s more to the flyover states than just corn.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Small enough to fit in your pocket, big enough to change you.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

The social media poet has become a worldwide phenomenon.

By Abby Hall, Hollins University

Hot outside? Questioning the meaning of life? It’s Snyder time.

By Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

The collection’s title, like its contents, reflect the coexistence of optimism and despondency.

By Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

“Whatever you are feeling right now, there is a mathematical certainty that someone is feeling that exact thing.”

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

From love to mental illness to divorce, these poets dig their heels into life’s most confusing pieces.

By Kayla Lichtman, Middlebury College

A physical breakdown led visual artist and poet William Chappell to an unlikely catharsis.

By Emily Craig, University of North Alabama

Valdez’s latest award-winning poetry collection centers on environment, heritage and her favorite book.

By Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

Whether it’s in journalism, poetry or fiction, Pulgar has a keen eye for criticism and good wit.

By Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

Celebrating the groundbreaking work of the poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron, whose writing changed the world forever.  

By Jake Deven, The University of Texas at El Paso

University of Texas student Niti Majethia uses her experiences in life, like moving to America when she was young, to inspire her poetry writing.

By Ellyot Chen, Pasadena City College

Sophomore Keilah Granados, author of the poetry collection ‘Wanders the Night,’ finds resilience in the quiet of heartbreak.

By Emily Craig, University of North Alabama

The Eleanor B. North Poetry Award recipient tackles themes such as anxiety and body images in her burgeoning poetry career.

By Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

A conversation with Harvard’s Amanda Gorman, America’s first youth poet laureate.

By Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

The Canadian poet with a massive Instagram following has published his first book, “Love Her Wild.”

By Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College

The world needs more poetry by unapologetically powerful women.

By Cherie Litvin, Binghamton University

Whichever type of writing gets your creative juices flowing, there’s a way to do it at your school.

By Brittany Sodic, University of North Texas

At nineteen years old, the Harvard student has turned her childhood, intersectionality and politics into a wealth of stunning feminist poetry.

By Gaige Davila, UTSA

Poet and UCLA student Rhiannon McGavin talks about her favorite poets, working up to fiction and writing alongside her friends in The Love-Inns.

By Kaitlyn Peterson, UCLA

Rupi Kaur’s incredible poetry book explores love in a subtle, yet heart-wrenching manner.

By Emma Taubenfeld, Pace University

Instead of breaking out of the dusty tomes of Donne, we’re celebrating National Poetry Month with writers who are still paying off their student loans.

By Deshia Dunn, Central Michigan University

Before it reinvented itself in slam, poetry was tired and increasingly out of touch. Now, it’s a force of change.

By Payton Ramey, University of Central Florida

The Hamline University student turns stories of anorexia, sexual abuse and misogyny into anthems of confidence.

By Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

The University of Texas poet uses vivid, mythological imagery, stitching together modern questions and ancient themes.

By Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Though their poetry may differ wildly in style and subject, these are the best LGBTQ+ poets of modern times.

By Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans

Forget all the stuffy couplets you studied in high school and give poetry another chance.

By Bri Griffith, Carlow University

I never thought the idea of unrhymed poems would cause others so much anxiety.