Celebrating Shakespeare with NCTE
On April 23 in 1564, William Shakespeare was born. It’s been said that Shakespeare’s complete works consist of 884,647 words …
On April 23 in 1564, William Shakespeare was born. It’s been said that Shakespeare’s complete works consist of 884,647 words …
We hope you’ll find inspiration and resonance in the reflections contributed by NCTE members Margaret Simon, Michelle Bulla, Tammi Belko, …
Whether you’re looking to celebrate National Poetry Month during April or throughout the year, NCTE has plenty of resources to …
In this new introduction to her 2019 post, NCTE member Ashlan Bishop reflects on how she further adapted and varied …
April is National Poetry Month! Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the …
Naomi Shihab Nye, born March 12, 1952, is a poet, songwriter, and novelist. Although she calls herself a “wandering poet”, …
Poet and author Pat Mora was born on January 19, 1942. Her birthday is the perfect time to celebrate her …
American poet and writer, Carl Sandburg was born January 6, 1878. He won three Pulitzer Prizes: two for his poetry …
On this day in 1985, the United States Congress officially adopted the position of Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry. From …
August 28 is the birthday of American poet Rita Dove, who reportedly told Black American Literature Forum,“There’s no reason to subscribe authors …