His poetry often explores psychological and moral themes, offering deep insight into human nature. “I show you doubt, to ...

A growing literary festival that attracts thousands of visitors every year is back with another packed programme of ...

Black girls are often seen as “grown” before their time. Explore how stereotypes rob them of their innocence—and why we must ...

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The International Poetry Forum returns after a 14-year hiatus to revive the Steel City’s role in showcasing renowned writers.

The world is changing faster than ever, and the skills our kids need to thrive aren’t the same as they were a generation ago.

Peak Johnson writes that he never wanted to teach children — until he spent time tutoring the young students at Frankford's ...

Four years after her historic inaugural poem, Amanda Gorman reflects on its impact, censorship, and her mission to uplift ...

Lorell Guydon, 96, is the “last man standing” among her 17 siblings. Her grandpa, Leander Guydon, was one of more than 2,000 ...

If we read Ditlevsen’s poems through the lens of Lessing, you could say that Ditlevsen’s so-called sentimentality is a poetic anachronism that functions as a subversive tool, an anachronism on a par ...

Kids haven't experienced true holiday magic until the first time they hear A Visit from St. Nicholas. That long-form poem ...

Gorman cautions parents to be awake to the rise in book bans across the country, which will primarily impact children of middle and low-income families.