United States poetry News

ADVANCE for Long-Term Care Management announces Sage: The Elder Voice Journal, a new publication dedicated to highlighting the artistic works of people aged 65 and older.

In this video, Jacquée Thomas, known as Jacquée T., makes an exception to her rule NOT to read a specific poem when publicly presenting her book.

Join The Philadelphia Poetry Slam and 150 poetry fans to welcome nationally acclaimed poet, musician and artist, Pushcart Prize nominee Shira Erlichman to Philadelphia on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 8:30pm, at Media Bureau Studios, 725 N. 4th St.

Growing small press publisher announces new books! Committed to writers, committed to quality! "If you go write, you will never go wrong."

Sunbury Press has released New York University's Dr. Andrei Guruianu's fourth poetry collection entitled "Postmodern Dogma."

Mind Gravy Poetry welcomes Raleigh-based, award-winning poet Alice Osborn on Wednesday, January 25th from 8-10 pm. Alice will read selections from her new, yet-to-be released book, After the Steaming Stops as well as her most recent published book.

New poetry and art book by Jennifer-Crystal Johnson free giveaway of 5 signed copies on Goodreads. Giveaway end date is nearing! Last chance to sign up to win a free copy of the book signed by the author.

New annual anthology published by Broken Publications is now open for submissions for its 2012 issue of Soul Vomit. The theme for the issue is domestic violence, survival, aftermath, and recovery and healing.

A cleverly crafted collection of poetry and art by Jennifer-Crystal Johnson, Strangers with Familiar Faces illuminates the idea of the constantly changing and evolving self. No one is the same exact person from one moment to the next.

Hoboken author Roxanne Hoffman today announced the release of “In Loving Memory,” her gothic ballad tracing a small town congregation from funeral to marriage, illustrated by Edward Odwitt.

This Friday, December 2nd marks the launch of "The Pigeon Presents: The Philadelphia Poetry Slam" at Media Bureau Network, located in Northern Liberties. The monthly event will be held every first Friday; poets sign up at 8:30pm, show starts at 9pm.

Nearly twenty years of poetry writing is exhibited in the current collection of sports poems “101 Sports Poems - The Poems.” Topics include: Baseball - Basketball - Bicycling - Coaching - Dance - Football - Golf - Running - Volleyball & many more

Empowering The Youth of South Florida To Lead Successful Lives and Have Hope Filled Futures 

"Max's Christmas Wish" is a children's book about Max's wish for all of his animal friends. Written in poetry format, this book is great as a bedtime story, stocking stuffer or grab bag. Max is dedicated to teaching animal compassion to children.

Face Of Africa Artist Series dedicates monthly showcase celebrating African culture through creative arts

Due to their involvement in environmental concerns, Lisa Harrow and Roger Payne will present their new dramatic lecture called “SeaChange: Reversing the Tide”.

Poets Ms. Wise and Def Poetry veteran Black Ice will be featured performers for the debut of the IDEA Performing Arts Center Open Mic Night on Friday October 28th; the monthly series kicks off at the Susquehanna Bank Center on the Camden Waterfront.

“The Coast – A Collaboration,” an evening of photography, music and poetry featuring Charles Sobczak, a Sanibel writer, and his son, Logan Sobczak, a composer, will take place at BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery Thursday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, October 24, 2011, Poets Sarah Bedell & Roxanne Hoffman return to Nightingale Lounge in NYC's East Village to read for Su Polo's Saturn Series. 7-9pm. 213 Second Ave. New York, NY 10003. ((NW Corner E. 13th St & 2nd Ave.) $10 Min. +21.

Monday October 3, 2011, Angela Peluso returns to Central Park with Poetic License featuring poets Roxanne Hoffman, Evie Ivy, Ron Price and Florence Kindel plus the Open Mic at the Naumberg Bandshell from 4pm to 7:30pm. Free and Open to the Public.

GDS Arts and The New Audience Project, in collaboration with El Museo del Barrio orchestrates a special presentation in memory of Piri Thomas. The sold out event will take place at El Museo del Barrio from 7pm - 9pm on Saturday, February 18, 2012

Lowestoft Chronicle, the popular online magazine that focuses on the art of travel, has published its second print anthology, Far-flung and Foreign.

The amazing new book of poetry The Power of Words expresses themes that highlight many of the aspects of human existence, from the smallest of events to universal experiences.

ADVANCE for Long-Term Care Management announces Sage: The Elder Voice Journal, a new publication dedicated to highlighting the artistic works of people aged 65 and older.

“There are three reasons to love poetry,” says Jacquée T., “It’s romantic; it’s romantic; it’s romantic.”

So today I am a work in progress who believes in YOU. You are my inspiration and therefore, I am inspired to inspire. Continue the cycle of greatness… Love you. Be you.

Awards: Top Prize – $ 175.00 (US) & Certificate, 2nd Prize: $75.00, 3rd Prize: $40.00 You've got more than one chance to win!

The inaugural publication of Contra Mundum Press, a new translation by Stuart Kendall of the ancient Mesopotamian epic, Gilgamesh, a translation renowned poet Jerome Rothenberg has called nothing less than “the exemplary version for our time.”

In this video, Jacquée Thomas, known as Jacquée T., makes an exception to her rule NOT to read a specific poem when publicly presenting her book.

Jacquée Thomas, known as Jacquée T., has a knack for inspiring people's romantic side. This poetry book, with poems, quotes and essays by her, is one example.

Join The Philadelphia Poetry Slam and 150 poetry fans to welcome nationally acclaimed poet, musician and artist, Pushcart Prize nominee Shira Erlichman to Philadelphia on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 8:30pm, at Media Bureau Studios, 725 N. 4th St.

Author, K. Wallace pleased to announce her book, Visions and Verse. . . Along the Path. A short book of poetry with coordinating artwork, Visions and Verse shares inner enlightenment with the reader.

Growing small press publisher announces new books! Committed to writers, committed to quality! "If you go write, you will never go wrong."

From the beautiful things in nature to the disturbing realities that we face every day, the poetry in Unspoken Truths reveals all facets of life.

For several years, the five Milwaukee area writers whose poems appear in this collection have spent a series of Sunday mornings reading and discussing poetry. This book is a product of their meetings.

The mix-up we’re speaking of is called STIR (Sounds, Thoughts, Ideas, and Rhymes) and it’s coming to the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center (3181 Rainbow Dr., Decatur, GA 30034) on February 18, 2012.

Show at the Regattabar, Charles Hotel, Cambridge and a New CD: POEMJAZZ

Rock Island, IL.,USA-(PRLOG)-A Perfect Lawn?, a collection of poetry by award winning poet C. G. Ferrel has finally arrived. Published by Acheulean Publishing, ISBN 0972968431. It is Mr. Ferrel's fourth book of poetry.

Online publication, which is affiliated with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome, has received nearly 10,000 hits since its inception two months ago

Cyriades (Owen Johnston) has been an avid fan of poetry for many years, and has written some of his own during that time, as well as a handful of short stories. If you love poetry, please join on the second edition of this poetic quest in book form.

New Book Release from Holy Poetry Publications: Drop that Bottle and pick up a Fork! Poetry, Prophetic Revelation and the Word of God is a book which will help to motivate, encourage and direct the Body of Christ back to the very heartbeat of God.

A compelling collection of short stories and poems exposing the most intimate sides of human presence in an extraordinarily complex universe. The call to unexplained frontiers. The cosmos inside measured against the physical cosmos outside.

Boards and Beans is a retail home furnishing store dedicated to serving customers reclaimed wood, Fair-Trade products and recycled art pieces for the home.

Wet Willie's at City Place in West Palm Beach is hosting an all arts open mic every Monday. Come enjoy local artists. Talent ranges from poets, comedians, musicians, even belly dancers! Everyone is welcome!

Sunbury Press has released New York University's Dr. Andrei Guruianu's fourth poetry collection entitled "Postmodern Dogma."

Mind Gravy Poetry welcomes Raleigh-based, award-winning poet Alice Osborn on Wednesday, January 25th from 8-10 pm. Alice will read selections from her new, yet-to-be released book, After the Steaming Stops as well as her most recent published book.

The universal and joyful qualities of love are celebrated in Michael Ko’s Love Poetry and Love Letters.

La otra isla is an extraordinary collection of poetry where the unsettled life's spectacle of the poet and painter Orlando Ferrand seems to have been framed by his window overlooking the NY Botanical Garden through his drawings, paintings & words

Smart, charming, and a man whom loves God, what more can be said about a young man whom has broke both age and life barriers to become the prolific author which he is today.

New poetry and art book by Jennifer-Crystal Johnson free giveaway of 5 signed copies on Goodreads. Giveaway end date is nearing! Last chance to sign up to win a free copy of the book signed by the author.

New annual anthology published by Broken Publications is now open for submissions for its 2012 issue of Soul Vomit. The theme for the issue is domestic violence, survival, aftermath, and recovery and healing.

A cleverly crafted collection of poetry and art by Jennifer-Crystal Johnson, Strangers with Familiar Faces illuminates the idea of the constantly changing and evolving self. No one is the same exact person from one moment to the next.

Online resource is receiving thousands of hits on its entries, videos and poems written solely by teenagers with the neurological condition that affects as many as 1 in 100

Hoboken author Roxanne Hoffman today announced the release of “In Loving Memory,” her gothic ballad tracing a small town congregation from funeral to marriage, illustrated by Edward Odwitt.

"I write about things that confront us emotionally along the trail of life and the trails that we ride as cowboys," he shares. "Some are true stories; some are fictional poetic recreations of anecdotes that have come to me."

This Friday, December 2nd marks the launch of "The Pigeon Presents: The Philadelphia Poetry Slam" at Media Bureau Network, located in Northern Liberties. The monthly event will be held every first Friday; poets sign up at 8:30pm, show starts at 9pm.

Reclusive underground author B.L.Keele's fans have discovered a new way to find their favorite author...via his author page on the popular social networking website facebook.

Nearly twenty years of poetry writing is exhibited in the current collection of sports poems “101 Sports Poems - The Poems.” Topics include: Baseball - Basketball - Bicycling - Coaching - Dance - Football - Golf - Running - Volleyball & many more

Empowering The Youth of South Florida To Lead Successful Lives and Have Hope Filled Futures 

"I will not rest until i accomplished revenge!" ~Leah Starr. "Torn and devastated, Leah Starr searched and found a cure to all her nightmares, she found it in revenge for justice in justice."~BossWriter

"Max's Christmas Wish" is a children's book about Max's wish for all of his animal friends. Written in poetry format, this book is great as a bedtime story, stocking stuffer or grab bag. Max is dedicated to teaching animal compassion to children.

The largest group of poets in the Raleigh-Durham region, Living Poetry, has announced its First Annual Best of 2011 Poetry Contest.

A Better Kind of Madness presents an exciting new poetry collection focused on visual imagery that seeks to engulf the senses of the reader and carry them into new realms and horizons of thought.

Face Of Africa Artist Series dedicates monthly showcase celebrating African culture through creative arts

POÈMES - RÉFLEXIONS EXISTENTIELLES Showcased French Author Jean-Pierre ulot’s Collection of Reflections of the Human Condition.

Astrologer/artist Anne Nordhaus-Bike has produced a video presentation of William Shakespeare’s beautiful and haunting Sonnet 73 on YouTube through ANB Communications.

These two authors will be at the Ruth Enlow Library on November 9, starting at 6:30pm

Justin Long-Moton '15, winner of the 2010-2011 NYC Youth Poet Laureate, has published his first book of poems at 18. He held his first official reading on November 5 and will speak at the TEDYouth Conference on November 19, 2011.

The Poetic Chronicle will be the company's news source. The monthly magazine will be released on November 20, 2011. The publication will have a special section featuring All About Alluring Verses®. Poets will grace the cover of the magazine.

Garrett County Arts Council Presents an Evening With Local Authors, including Rose Gordy, author of the new book "Stairs to the Attic - A Collection of Poems"