Poetry in Washington DC

The Men of the Punany Poets Bring the "Sweat" to DC

Not hot enough yet? Well Jessica Holter and her group of Punany Poets are coming to DC to help you sweat. On Thursday, June 27th the Punany Poets...
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Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey to take poetry across U.S. and onto PBS (Photos)

U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey will take poetry on the road across America, and begin a regular feature on the PBS NewsHour, the Library of...
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The facts of mortality and loss resonate with Sally Keith's readers

The Fact of the Matter by Sally Keith,published by Milkweed Editions on 100 percent post-consumer waste paper and who will be at the 2013...
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Powerful Poetry Competition for DMV Teens (Video)

The Louder than a Bomb – DMV Teen Poetry Festival (LTAB_DMV) brings hundreds of young poets from DC, Maryland, and Virginia for an annual...
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Most popular U.S. poet Billy Collins reads, discusses his work Apr. 29 in D.C.

Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins, termed the most popular poet in America, reads, discusses, and signs his work at a Folger Shakespeare...
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'Pre-Raphaelites and the Book' is one of their two gorgeous exhibits in D.C. (Photos)

  • Best
  • February 21, 2013
Many Pre-Raphaelite artists were also poets, book designers and illustrators, and several of their exquisite volumes are in a new exhibit at...
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The great Valentine experiment

Let's talk about love and food. Remember times when both were...
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Poetry shopping guide for the holidays (Photos)

As holiday shopping gets into full swing this year, there are some great poetry books that should be on any reader's list. These books are not...
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Six questions for education writer Jose Luis Vilson

  • Jose Luis Vilson
  • September 23, 2012
Education issues have been front and center in the news this fall as teachers and students return to the classroom. It takes an informed a cadre of...
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Deserie Johnson interview

Today we shine a positive spotlight on DMV (DC/MD/VA) born and raised, independent artist Deserie Johnson, also known as Sanjo Jendayi. She...
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