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Kara Lewis is a poet, writer, and editor based in Kansas City. Her poems have appeared in Stirring, SWWIM, Pithead Chapel, Sprung Formal, and elsewhere. Currently, she is an MFA candidate in poetry at New England College's low-residency program, where she received the prestigious Joel Oppenheimer scholarship.

Poetry, Poetry and Music

Trigger warning: In discussing Ethel Cain’s music, this article references violence and religious trauma.    Ethel Cain’s second album, Perverts, will be released on January 8, 2025, and the first single, “Punish,” already let listeners back into her familiar themes of religious

Poetry, Self-Care

One common New Year’s resolution is to read more books and often another is to set stronger boundaries. At Read Poetry, we’re all about pairing these two resolutions together to remind us how poetry can strengthen our connection to ourselves.

Poetry, Poetry and Culture

Poetry Break Day arrives on January 13, though chances are you may have never heard of this offbeat, but interesting holiday. At its core, Poetry Break Day exudes a message that we at Read Poetry love: the idea that everyone

Poetry, Poetry and Culture

For book club members, one of the highlights of any new year is planning out a new reading schedule. When doing so, there are key things to keep in mind:  you want titles that start dialogues, help members connect what

Poetry, Poetry and Culture

TikTok has changed the poetry game—and made our favorite genre more popular than ever. Last year, TikTok star Raegan Fordemwalt burst into the publishing scene with her debut collection, Lover Girl, and in 2025 we can look forward to Sunbreak:

Poetry, Poetry and Culture

This year, Yule starts on December 21 and ends on January 1. An ancient festival, Yule connects us to the seasons, the sun, and our planet’s cyclical nature. It begins on the eve of the Winter Solstice—the shortest day and

Poetry, Poetry and Culture

Wicked, the 2024 film based on the iconic musical and book, has already proven to be one of the most successful and beloved movie releases this year. If you can’t get “Defying Gravity” out of your head, or have been

Poetry, Poetry and Culture

Are you always looking for ways to build literary community? If so, maybe starting a little free library is on your list of ideas. The Little Free Library nonprofit recently estimated that the program and its supporters help share more

Poetry

It’s fitting that as the year closes, we tend to reflect and look back. The poetry collections releasing this December fit this contemplative mood, with many reaching into the past. Readers can look forward to never-before-seen poems from late intellectuals,

Poetry, Poetry and Culture

Are the holidays heating up your love life? Cuffing season is in full swing, new winter rom-coms are streaming, and maybe you’re looking to get cozy by the fireplace or by the mistletoe. Poetry can help fuel your romantic fantasies

Poems, Poetry

There’s a reason so many TV episodes, movies, books, and – of course – poems are set during or around the holidays. Storytelling thrives on complicated dynamics and emotions, and the holidays pack plenty of nuance. Maybe you have a

Poetry, Poetry and Culture

The holidays are here and it’s time to find the perfect, thoughtful thing for the poet on your list—or for yourself. Of course, poets find deep meaning in the details. From the special edition of a favorite book to poetry-themed

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