Happy National Poetry Month (NPM)! NPM was introduced by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996 as a way to increase appreciation for poets and their art. Now it is celebrated across the U.S. every year! 2020 should be no different. The public health crisis caused by COVID-19 has forced us all indoors, but we can still celebrate together while separated- virtually!

Celebrate at Home:

• Ask your kiddo studying at home to participate in the Dear Poet Project
• Sign up for “Poem-a-Day”
• Take turns reading poems aloud
• Ask your kiddo to define what poetry means to them and challenge them to write one poem a day
• Play “Exquisite Corpse”
• Write a poem in response to your favorite piece of art
• Write a poem about nature for Earth Day!
• Listen to spoken word online
• Create “Found Poetry” using old books, magazines, or even random objects in nature
• Create “Black-Out” poetry with a sharpie and old book page

Book Recommendations:

KCPL offers a ton of digital titles through Hoopla and Libby! Check out these poetry recommendations from our librarians!

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Adult

Written by Emily Griffis, programmer at the Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Public Library and avid reader of poetry!