CALL FOR ENTRIES
The Belfast Public Library is hosting a youth poetry contest funded in memory of Jodi Patterson Curcio.
Deadline April 13th 2022
From the Academy of American Poets
National Poetry Month
"Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K–12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, families, and—of course—poets, marking poetry's important place in our lives.
Thanks in part to National Poetry Month partners and sponsors, each April the Academy is able to offer activities, initiatives, and resources so that anyone can join the celebration:
- Order (for free) and display the official 2022 National Poetry Month poster
- Read about 30 ways to celebrate National Poetry Month online and at home
- Read about 30 ways to celebrate National Poetry Month in the classroom
- Join the Academy of American Poets for its virtual Poetry & the Creative Mind gala on April 28
- Find online poetry readings and events on our Poetry Near You calendar, and add your own
- Encourage students in grades five through twelve to participate in the 2022 Dear Poet Project
- Sign up for Poem-a-Day and enjoy a free daily poem in your inbox, in April 2022 curated by award-winning poet Naomi Shihab Nye
- Follow the thousands of celebrations taking place on social media with the official hashtag #NationalPoetryMonth and follow the Academy of American Poets on Twitter and Instagram @POETSorg
- Share a #PocketPoem on Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 29
- Make a gift to the Academy of American Poets
- Add the official National Poetry Month logo to your events:
HISTORY OF NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
"The success of Black History Month in February and Women’s History Month in March led to the initiation of National Poetry Month in April by the Academy of American Poets The first-ever National Poetry Month was celebrated in 1996, but the history of poetry itself goes back to about thousands of years ago." April 17th is also International Haiku Poetry Day.
Whether you write your own poetry every day or research and read the abundant work by other poets, this is a great time to share what you discover.
READ MORE ABOUT NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
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Upcoming Allegany Arts Association Sponsored Events
2022 POETRY SLAM - The Allegany Arts Association is planning its first Joanne Allen/Adam Gayhart Memorial Poetry Slam during poetry month on April 21st at 6 p.m. in the David A. Howe Library. Prizes will be awarded.
2022 URGENT CALL FOR ARTISTS - Help the Allegany Arts Association raise funds to continue its various programs by entering its Painted Chair or Table Auction in August. Artists can register by May 29th
Find out more on page 6 of the Spring Quarterly Arts News.
Featuring local talent: While you're there, don't forget to check out the new Creator's Corner on page 2.
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