National Poetry Month

Each April, National Poetry Month celebrates the importance of poetry in our lives and culture. Make a special connection with these collections from today's most influential poets.

Updated March 18, 2025
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Still I rise
Angelou, Maya.
Paper Book
In this inspiring poem, Maya Angelou celebrates the courage of the human spirit over the harshest of obstacles. An ode to the power that resides in us all to overcome the most difficult circumstances, this poem is truly an inspiration and affirmation of the faith that restores and nourishes the soul...
Call us what we carry : poems
Gorman, Amanda 1998-
Paper Book
The instant #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller The breakout poetry collection by #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman Formerly titled The Hill...
Dearly : new poems
Atwood, Margaret
Paper Book
A new book of poetry from internationally acclaimed, award-winning and bestselling author Margaret Atwood In Dearly, Margaret Atwood's first collection of poetry in over a decade, Atwood addresses themes such as love, loss, the passage of time, the nature of nature and - zombies. Her...
Milk and honey
Kaur, Rupi
Paper Book
Watch rupi kaur live now on Prime Video. "Rupi Kaur is the Writer of the Decade." - The New Republic #1 New York Times bestseller milk and honey is a collection of poetry and prose about survival. About the experience of violence...
Promise that you will sing about me : the power and poetry of Kendrick Lamar
Lewis, Miles Marshall
Paper Book
A stunning, in-depth look at the power and poetry of one of the most consequential rappers of our time. Kendrick Lamar is one of the most influential rappers, songwriters and record producers of his generation. Widely known for his incredible lyrics and powerful music, he is...
Taylor Swift by the book : the literature behind the lyrics, from fairy tales to tortured poets
Feder, Rachel
Paper Book
"Even the most obsessive Swiftie will discover new Easter eggs in these pages."--Oprah Daily From a Robert Frost poem on her debut album to the myth of Cassandra on The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift's lyrics are filled with literary connections. ...
Violet bent backwards over the grass
Del Rey, Lana
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling debut book of poetry from Lana Del Rey, Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass. "Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is the title poem of the book and the first poem I wrote of many. Some of which came to me in their entirety,...
The world will follow joy : turning madness into flowers (new poems)
Walker, Alice
Paper Book
A poetry collection of "playful and crooning lyricism" from the National Book Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color Purple (Booklist).   In this dazzling new collection, Alice Walker offers over sixty new poems to incite and nurture contemporary...

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