| National Poetry Month Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K-12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, families, and-of course-poets, marking poetry's important place in our lives. Deciding that you would like to read some poetry is one thing; knowing which poetry collection you want to pick up is another. The world of poetry is vast, and it can be bewildering. Looking for the best award-winning poetry books is one way to solve this problem. With award-winners, you know that a prize jury has vetted the books. You know at the very least that a group of readers familiar with the poetry world picked these books as the best. Check them out here |
