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Sotheby’s New York auctioned a prized piece of Polish contemporary art by Wojciech Fangor on March 7th to benefit the St. Louis-based 7th Grade Poetry Foundation.

Now a second year student, Shay has completed over half of her required coursework and is scheduled to graduate in the Fall of 2014.

Bromham, Bedfordshire, UK: Greyhart Press, a publisher of science fiction, fantasy, and thriller books, announces its latest book releases are: Dead Edit Redo, a literary-horror novella in which the main character is Canadian Alain C.

The Brownstone Poets presents Maria Chisolm and Marilyn Thomas King (MTK) on Saturday, April 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights.

Poetry Foundation Ghana announces its inaugural (2013) GHANA POETRY PRIZE. This will be an award of Gh ₵ 2,000 (equivalent to $ 1,000). This is built on the hugely successful 2012 Online Competition which was done under the name Ghana Poetry Awards.

14 years old at the time of this writing (2013), living in Greece and speaking English and Greek. An incredible poetic voice.

Urban Push Movement & Mixtape108.com are proud to present: Art - Music - Culture #JoinTheFold This is a global platform for working audio & visual artists.

Selected by Carnegie Mellon Press as part of their annual open reading session, Poet Donna Johnson has released her first collection of poems, Selvage. Just in time for April's poetry month, Ms. Johnson is available for interviews and readings.

Tired of the cold and snowy weather turn to poetry for comfort and therapy. Philadelphia e-zine releases the work of Poet Nathaniel S. Rounds and others to sooth the mind.

A second, and hopefully not last, from this crusader of personal, political and social truths who is John Mc Guckin.

New Found Poetry Review Initiative to Generate More Than 2,500 New Poems in April

Dr. Eleanor Ehrenkranz is pleased to announce the publication of her poetry anthology Explaining Life: The Wisdom of Modern Jewish Poetry, 1960-2010, which is a collection of the best recent poems by Jewish-American, Yiddish and Israeli poets.

Author & Poet Mohit K. Misra continues to rank in the Top 10 Poetry Books, Top 10 Body, Mind, And Spirit Books, and Top 10 Philosophy-Religious Books on Best Books Buys for 2013.

Tales of a Stone Mason is a Steinbeck's 6th book of poetry. There are poems about ancestry, well crafted fictional stories, and heartfelt poems about the author's life.

Our convictions should consider the truths to be found in poetry such as "The Bright Side of the Dark!"

Just Announced! Poet Patrice Vecchione launches a new book of poems and events this spring.

Energion Publications announces the February 1, 2013 release of Seeing the Psalter, a new poetic translation of the Psalms parallel with the Hebrew text, along with notes and vocabulary studies.

The 7th Grade Poetry Foundation prepares to make history with Sotheby's Art Auction on March 7th - marking what could be the first time one of Sotheby's auctions will aid a Missouri based poetry non-profit.

The Brownstone Poets presents a night of the muses E.J. Antonio and Helen Peterson on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at Café Dada. Relax in a cafe that resonates in Old World charm while listening to great poetry. There’s an open mic as well.

In "Significance Of The Insignificant" we find that the poet uses exact word to unravel the ideas.

All my Poems are my Humble attempts to express my views with no intention to hurt or refute.

As accurate as her violin playing, maybe even more, probably her music fecundating her poetry and most probably the other way around as well . . .

Ivy Page was born in Georgia, but now calls New Hampshire home. She started as a small-town country girl, to international author!

This is a collection of stories and tall tales told from a philosophical standpoint. There are jokes, poems, and short philosophical essays written to provoke controversy. The book covers the period of the Great Depression of the 1930s to 2008..

Save the date. On Thursday, May 9th join Poet Patrice Vecchione at Fandango Restaurant for the launch of her new book of poems with a special benefit for the Food Bank of Monterey County.

Publisher's blog provides a forum where poets can share their work.

Number fifteen and pretty certain not the last. He has to say it and he say it, sometimes in the same language and sometimes in a new language, he rarely agrees with the world yet he loves it and what it has to offer.

Three new books were added to our shelves this week at Featherwood Publishing. Each one of them came from author Anna Florin.

An exceptional collection of poems from our members. All of them were posted on our Facebook wall, many of them moved on and found their way into our hearts as well. Lucky the reader choosing to delve into this collection of literate beauty.

Winners of the 2009 New Jersey State Council on the Arts’ Literary Artist Fellowship Program will present their work in Madison, Hoboken, Long Beach Island and Somerville over the next few months.

But Does It Rhyme? a blog by poets about poetry, is produced by four poets which provides a forum for writers who look for the extraordinary in the ordinary world, a venue for those who want to talk about their craft and share what they've written.

The hopes heartaches and dreams of a young woman’s soul by Amanda Kirby

Writing Your Life Story in Prose Is Not an Easy Project! Read the Stunning Result in Ken W. Simpson's, "A Life in Orbit"

Reading Rocks is a musical CD for children that embraces the written stories and poetry of Johnette Downing and sets them to her music. A beautiful blend of music and a beautiful touch that every child and parent will love.

The Black Kite Poetry Series presents The Midwest Underground Poetry Summit, a literary reading, open mic and book release from Citizens For Decent Literature Press.

An intriguing anthology of insightful poetry and short stories.

Groundbreaking tri-faith program builds bridges among young people and their faith communities

"Wednesday’s Child: One Man’s Life" paints a portrait of a man drawn through his poetry.

The Brownstone Poets presents David Francis and Joshua Meander on Tuesday, February 19 at 7 p.m. at Café Dada. Relax in a cafe that resonates in Old World charm while listening to great poetry. There’s an open mic as well.

If you’re looking for punchlines in poetry, this is your book! Australian Philip L. Carroll really delivers, as he explores a wide range of subjects with lyrical wit.

Broken Publications published its first color-interior book of poetry, art, and photography by Keith Moul, with contributions from his daughter, artist Ianthe Moul. Reconsidered Light is a true work of intertwined expression on a global scale.

The Brownstone Poets presents Boni Joi and Ronna Lebo (Alice B. Talkless) on Saturday, February 2 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Poetry grows in Brooklyn Heights and there's an open mic as well.

Roses are red, violets are blue. "Poems for the Young" are waiting for you!

Nebo Media Group is proud to announce that its Poetry Editor, R. Dwayne Betts, was tapped to write the Introduction for the new edition of the book COLLECTED POEMS by Robert Hayden.

Houston, Texas poet, television host and event producer, Baritone is releasing his debut project, "Art Imitating Life" on Jan. 6.

Eve Brandstein's Poetry in Motion presents Patti Davis, Steve Abee, Rich Ferguson, Ron Zimmerman, Ronee Blakely and Julie Christensen in "That's How the Light Gets In" at Beyond Baroque in Venice Jan 12 2013.

Say what you have to say with a personalized writing. Touch the heart of your love ones with a gift from your heart to theirs; makes the perfect Christmas Gift. A Mothers Love, Now available in Spanish. El amÓr de una Madre,

Mark Squared Studios starts its 2013 Unboxed Live concert season with an event that is sure to bring joy and hope to the audience. The 2nd Annual Inspiration Unboxed Live Music Concert will be held on Friday, January 25th, 2013.

This is a beautiful, romantic, and a heartwarming poetry book now available on Amazon Kindle.

Author and poet, Darryl L. Jenkins is pleased to announce the release of his new book of inspirational poetry,