25th Anniversary of National Poetry Month
The Academy of American Poets is celebrating the twenty-fifth year of National Poetry Month. How can you celebrate? The Academy …
Celebrating Shakespeare with NCTE Publications
On April 23 in 1564, William Shakespeare was born. It’s been said that Shakespeare’s complete works consist of 884,647 words …
Celebrating the Poetry of Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes was born on February 1, 1902. He was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from …
Celebrating Billy Collins!
March 21 is the birthday of poet Billy Collins. He wrote his first poem at the age of seven when he …
Celebrating Author and Poet Pat Mora!
Poet and author Pat Mora was born on January 19, 1942. Her birthday is the perfect time to celebrate her …
NCTE Publications on Poetry
Whether you’re looking to celebrate poetry during April (National Poetry Month) or throughout the year, NCTE has plenty of resources …
Field Notes: A Partnership Celebrating Lives of Poets
The month of January has moved so quickly. We are delighted to confirm increased interest in the 2020 Convention and …
Robert Frost and the Inauguration of President John F. Kennedy
This week, we remember the birthday of Robert Frost, who born on March 26, 1874. Robert Frost is one of …
The Words of Walt Whitman
American poet Walt Whitman was born in Long Island, New York on May 31, 1819. In 2019, there were numerous …
Beyond the Rhyme: Teaching Poetry for Liberation
This blog post was written by NCTE member Gary R. Gray Jr. as part of a blog series celebrating the National …