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As I have every year since 2014, in 2025 I set aside a couple of months to peruse the year’s books of poetry — at least those books I had on hand. In the past, I’ve titled my annual roundup — one ...

Discover a collection of thought-provoking poetry books for Poetry Month. Explore themes of identity, place, parenthood, ...

I wrote my first poem when I was 7 years old. It was about how I had a high fever, and how I was essentially sick of being sick. As childish as it seems now, it's a reminder of my natural ...

A framed poster of a stamp depicting Langston Hughes, who wrote some of the best poems in American history. Poetry provides the perfect way to indulge in the escapism of reading without the commitment ...

The Magic of Books store will host a free presentation and book signing featuring local author Joseph F. Persinger at 2 p.m.

The Washington State Poet Laureate is Derek Sheffield, whose most recent poetry book is “Not for Luck” (2021), and here in ...

National Haiku Poetry Day ...

April is National Poetry Month, and it's a chance to celebrate the oldest form of literary expression. This month is a time to discover some of the most compelling poets who are pushing the boundaries ...