Born in 1998, Amanda Gorman has gained notoriety in 2021. While she has been writing poetry since 2015, her major breakthrough occurred in 2021, when she delivered a poem at the inauguration… Read More
Education in the U.S. is very expensive, with some of the highest tuition fees in the world. One of the reasons for high college fees is the lack of state funding, which means coll… Read More
New York City music fans with a particular passion for the baroque period have a reason to rejoice this spring: Bach Virtuosi Festival is set to make a splash on the Upper West Side, with… Read More
There’s a common misconception about writing.
“A lot of people think of it as a highbrow occupation,” says Cati Porter, executive director for Inlandia Institute, which ser… Read More
There might be no better time to engage with poetry than right now.
“Poems allow us to explore very fraught issues,” says Elisa New, host of the PBS series “Poetry in Ameri… Read More
On Saturday, the remaining winners of the fifty fifth annual NAACP Picture Awards introduced throughout a televised ceremony hosted by Queen Latifah. Within the run-up to Sa… Read More
Usher will receive the President’s Award during the 55th NAACP Image Awards, the NAACP announced on Friday.
The singer and songwriter will be honored with the award at the cerem… Read More
Amanda Gorman | Lauren DukoffBorn on this day March 7, 1998, Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, has emerged as a powerful voice in contemporary literature, capturing… Read More
“Donald, following the lead of my grandfather and with the complicity, silence, and inaction of his siblings, destroyed my father. I can’t let him destroy my country.&rdquo… Read More
Having spent more than half her life in the spotlight as a politician’s wife, First Lady Jill Biden’s story starts from humble beginnings to a world-renowned author, educator, an… Read More
Queen Latifah will return to host this year’s NAACP Image Awards, with Amanda Gorman and June Ambrose also set to be honored during the broadcast.
“We are thrilled to coll… Read More
Poet Amanda Gorman and German cellist Jan Vogler combine poetry and Bach's cello suites at New York's Carnegie Hall to share the "lows and highs" of human experience.(Image credit: Zayrha Ro… Read More
As we immerse ourselves in Black History Month, we want to reflect on the profound impact of African American culture and creativity on our society today… Read More
CHILDREN’S BOOKS FOR TEACHING ABOUT BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Reading with your children is one of the best ways to engage with them on important issues. This February, honor Black History M… Read More
P!nk has teamed up with non-profit PEN America to fight censorship and book bans in Florida. The organization announced on Monday (Nov. 13) that the “Trustfall” singer will b… Read More
Short poetry books are like a little slice of heaven. They are perfect for when you need a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Poetry is often underrated. Most people would ra… Read More
Last week, Est�e Lauder Global Changemaker and Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman became the first-ever performer on the stage of the PAC NYC, New York City's new, state… Read More
Summary: Scholastic Inc. has announced that it will no longer implement a controversial policy that allowed school book fairs to exclude books with themes related to race, disability, and LG… Read More
After a few months of intense criticism over a policy that allowed schools to remove diverse books, Scholastic has had a change of heart. The massive publishing company, well known for setti… Read More
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As the new school year begins, books, literacy and freedom of expression are under assault as never before, with book bans… Read More
10 Most-Sold Poetry Books On Amazon So Far
Poetry has a timeless allure, capturing our deepest emotions and encapsulating life’s complexities in carefully chosen words. In a world inc… Read More
Read our guide that covers poetic devices with everything from rhyme to metaphor; if you’re going to read or write poetry, this helpful guide is for you!
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Great poetry invites readers to play with language and develop a deeper understanding of the human experience. Many teachers introduce poetry units during April for National Poetry Month, ho… Read More
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Narendra Modi’s speech at the Joint Meeting of Congress garnered a mixed response, with some Members of Congress losing their attention and mechanically clapping through the one-hour-l… Read More
Amanda Gorman, presidential inaugural poet and #1� New York Times� bestselling author will partner with Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Ho… Read More
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is about sign a bill that would block the state’s community and public school libraries from receiving funding if they ban books — the first state… Read More
The young poet who performed her spoken-word piece at President Biden's 2021 inauguration is now at the center of the latest book-banning controversy. Citing documents from the Florida Freed… Read More
Poetry is a call to action, and it also is action.— Juan Felipe Herrera
Let’s hear it for the poets! As we continue to celebrate the 27th National Poetry Month, our spotlight tur… Read More
Priyanka Chopra Stands Alongside Malala Yousafzai, Amanda Gorman To Advocate Child Rights At UNGA – Deets Inside ( Photo Credit – Twitter )Actress Priyanka Chopra, who became th… Read More
‘In This Place (An American Lyric)’ is a poem by the contemporary American poet Amanda Gorman (born 1998). The poem is an example of what is known as an occasional poem, or a poe… Read More
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Since 2020, as a community we have seen the evolution of Black voices, Black achievements, and the undeniable influence of these contributions on culture and society at large. From Amanda G… Read More
Grammy Awards 2023: See the Complete list of Winners
Here are all of the artists who walked away with gold at the 65th annual Grammys.
Read on for the red-hot list of 2023 Grammy winners be… Read More