April is National Poetry Month! National Poetry Month was launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996 to remind the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters.
Books on Poetry
Poetry Reads for All Ages
Poetry Resources
Learning to love poetry
These resource have inspired Oakland Youth Poet Laureates to start writing—and keep writing. We hope they’ll inspire you.
Poetry Pen Pals
Be a part of the project and share a poem!
Poetry
Discover African American poets and poetry in AAMLO's collections.
Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Playlist
YouTube playlist featuring videos from the Oakland Youth Poet Laureate program.