Poetry Through the Seasons: 3 Timeless Summer-Themed Poems
In poetry, seasons often serve as storytelling backdrops for narratives, themes, and rich imagery. We all associate winter, spring, summer, and fall with specific emotions and experiences, making these periods of time go-to sources for poetic inspiration. This summer, find
6 Ways to Enjoy Poetry on a Budget
As you cultivate hobbies and passions, you might struggle to find space in your budget to afford your interests. Poetry is no exception—as you build your poetry collection, search for ways to expand your craft, or find avenues for joining
A Delightful Blend: Pairing Poetry Collections with Exquisite Cocktails
In the realm of artistic expression, both poetry and mixology possess the power to enchant our senses. The lyrical verses of poetry and the carefully crafted concoctions of mixologists share a common thread. In this article, embark on a delightful
A Palette of Poetry: Poetry Podcasts to Enhance Coloring Book Experience
Coloring books have long been cherished as a therapeutic and relaxing activity for adults. The soothing motion of coloring within intricate designs allows us to unwind and tap into our creative side. To elevate this artistic experience further, why not
5 of the Best Bookstores in Houston
As the fourth largest city in the United States, Houston, Texas, has a literary culture just as expansive, offering a plethora of charming and diverse bookstores to explore. If you live in Houston or find yourself there anytime soon, we’ve
8 Steps to Creating Your Own Poetry Chapbook
A poetry chapbook is a short—usually 20-40 pages—collection of poems that allows poets to showcase their work. Many chapbooks are handmade or locally printed, allowing for an extra unique touch in comparison to traditional publishing. Creating your own chapbook can
What to Expect at the NYC Poetry Festival
With poetry from all five boroughs, there’s a lot to see this July at the NYC Poetry Festival. Each summer, a wide array of poetry organizations and collectives are invited to the festival grounds to showcase their unique perspectives, exciting
Ocean-Themed Poetry Prompts to Help Your Creativity Flow
As temperatures rise, many of us long for relaxing days spent by the ocean: the feeling of sand between your toes, the sense of peace you feel while wading in cool water, the sun’s comforting warmth on your face. Pure
4 July 2023 Releases to Heat Up Your Reading List
July is a month of poetry you can’t miss. With titles releasing from Cave Canem award winners, National Book Critics Circle finalists, and several promising debut poets, the names are big—and the topics these books confront are even bigger. Subjects
How to Support Your Local Bookstores
As you walk through the doors of your local independent bookstore, you instantly breathe a sigh of relief. Strolling through the aisles, leafing through pages of books on your TBR, enjoying a cup of coffee as you relax in your
5 Ways Poetry Can Help You Achieve the Coastal Grandma Aesthetic
When it comes to TikTok trends, few have matched the aspirational iconography and consistent staying power of the Coastal Grandma. The archetype—which conjures images of neutral button-downs and cardigans and windswept hair or a sunhat—gained traction on TikTok last summer
In The Corrected Version, Rosanna Young Oh Honors and Uplifts the Interior World
In a poem titled “The Yellow Bathing Suit,” which falls near the end of The Corrected Version, Rosanna Young Oh’s debut poetry collection, the speaker marvels at “yellow warblers in the window / …supreme and unperturbed.” In the next stanza,