April is National Poetry Month! There are so many ways to celebrate! Here’s a list of 30 things you can do—one activity for each day in April!
- Listen to the Poetry Podcast with C. Patrice Ares-Christian!
- Post a poem using the hashtag #NationalPoetryMonth
- Read the most-read contemporary poem—“Kindness” by Naomi Shihab Nye
- Read some of your favorite poetry, or read something new
- Contact me about attending one of my poetry workshops!
- Sign up for a Poem-a-Day, and read a different poem each day in April
- Share a poem with a loved one or a bestie
- Encourage your children (grades 5-12) to participate in the Dear Poet project
- Check out a classic book of poetry from your local library—Where the Sidewalk Ends, anyone?
- Begin your meetings, classes, or gatherings with a poem
- Complete one of the poetry challenges from an episode of The Poetry Podcast with C. Patrice Ares-Christian
- Read about your state’s poet laureate
- Start and end your day with a poem
- Follow a poet on Instagram
- Buy a book of poetry from your local used bookstore
- Make a list of your favorite poems and share it online
- Write or paint your favorite lines of poetry onto stones to decorate your garden
- Give a book of poetry to a coworker or a neighbor
- Learn about the life of a famous classic poet
- Organize a poetry slam or an open mic night in your neighborhood
- Read an Easter poem
- Write a poem for Earth Day
- Create a poetry group that reads, writes, and discusses poetry
- Host a Poetry Party with me!
- Make a poetry playlist
- Research a form of poetry and try to write a poem in that form
- Read an Earth Day poem
- Add a poem to your email footer
- Subscribe to The Slowdown
- Learn how to read a poem in a different language