Explore the powerful poetry of former New America Fellows Sarah Kay and Clint Smith, reflecting on culture and the transformative power of words.

We were looking for poetry that had struck its readers, for whatever reasons, as unforgettable, enduring, and influential: ...

It’s impossible for me to talk about writing without talking about living, writes Maggie Smith, author of the new book, "Dear ...

Physics and poetry both distil complexity into clarity. Learn how poetic structure can shape and express scientific ideas.

A Miami poet discusses her Zip Ode poem about buying her own stolen bike, and how she views this as a quintessential Miami ...

As people across the globe celebrate World Poetry Day on March 21, we delve into the world of poetry in ancient Greece, from ...

In a new book, the “Seinfeld” and “S.N.L.” writer shares the secrets to the perfect toast: don’t drink too much, and, ...

On Jan. 20, 2021, two weeks after the horrific attack on our Capitol by some of our fellow Americans, President Joe Biden was ...

For years,” Tsushima writes, “Mitch had denounced Japan, wishing this hateful country would disappear from the face of the ...

While waiting for domestic travel to resume across our wide brown land, Brian Johnston looks to Dorothea Mackellar's "My Country" for inspiration.

Talking to yourself is a normal and common behavior. Whether internal or spoken aloud, most people engage in self-talk regularly. When it’s positive and supportive, self-talk can be a healthy way to ...