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.

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

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

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.

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.

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.

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

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

Meagan Bess, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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

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.

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

Everyone has a story, even Brothers Grimm villains.

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

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

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Who said a dead writer can’t publish new books?

Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

Sensitivity > machismo.

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

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

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

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