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like poetry? ™  The East Valley Poets is a branch of the Arizona State Poetry Society, a non-profit organization serving eastern Maricopa County.  EVP welcomes poets and friends of poetry of all ages.  EVP is dedicated to the study of all forms of poetry and the development of skills in the writing and reading of poetry.  Attend a meeting as a guest.  No pressure, just poetry. ™ 

The National Federation of State Poetry Societies.  This United States based organization works independently of, and with, member State Poetry Societies to promote poetry and poets.  The website provides information about member state societies.

United Poets Laureate InternationalWorld Brotherhood and Peace Through Poetry.  UPLI is a worldwide organization promoting “global peace, brotherhood, and understanding through poetry.” 

 

The World Congress of Poets is hosted biannually in a different country.

The Library of Congress Poetry and Literature Center administers the Endowed Poetry Chair and coordinates an annual literary season of public poetry, events, prizes, fellowships, and webcasts.

Poetry Ireland/Éigse Éireann is the national organization for poetry in Ireland, serving all 32 counties.  An organization “dedicated to developing, supporting and promoting poetry through Ireland.”

The Poetry Society was founded in 1909 to support "a more general recognition and appreciation of poetry".  It has grown into one of Britain's most dynamic arts organizations, and publishes the leading poetry magazine, Poetry Review.

Poems and essays by George Orwell (pen name of British author Eric Blair, 1903-1950) posted on the Orwell Foundation web presence.  The Foundation is the home of The Orwell Prizes and The Orwell Youth Prize, using Orwell’s work “to celebrate honest writing and reporting, uncover hidden lives and confront uncomfortable truths – and, in doing so, to promote Orwell’s values of integrity, decency and fidelity to truth."

 

The Australian Bush Poet's Association (ABPA) Inc.  "The main purpose of the Association is to foster and encourage the growth of Australian Bush Poetry - rhyming poetry with good meter that talks about Australia, Australians and the Australian way of life."

 

National Library of Australia: Australian Poetry Library: tens of thousands of poems of hundreds of Australian poets.

Poetry New Zealand is the country's oldest and most distinguished poetry magazine.  Established in 1951, Poetry NZ is an international print journal of poetry and poetics housed by Massey University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Established in 1973, the New Zealand Poetry Society Te Rōpū Toikupu o Aotearoa “supports and promotes poets and poetry in Aotearoa New Zealand." 

 

The American Poetry Review was founded in 1972 in Philadelphia.  The magazine is printed every other month and is supported through grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

Poets & Writers is a nonprofit literary organization headquartered in New York City.  The organization publishes the bi-monthly periodical Poets & Writers Magazine, serving poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers.

Publishing 101 for Poets video.  "Kevin Larimer, editor in chief of Poets & Writers Magazine, provides best practices for submitting poems to literary magazines and presses, and answers questions about how to navigate the publishing process." 

5 Simple Ways to Deepen your Hiking Experience with Poetry.  American Hiking Society blog―reading and writing poetry is a great way to bond with nature and enhance your hiking experience.  Site includes tips and poems for the trail.

 

The Poetry Archive.  “Connecting with the voice of poets.”  A free, web-based audio-library with over 20,000 poems of English language poets, many reading their own works.  “Listen to the world's best poetry read out loud."

 

ISLE: Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment is the official journal of ASLE (The Association for the Study of Literature and Environment) and publishes scholarly articles, poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction pertinent to its thematic focus.  This webpage also provides a list of journals and literary magazines emphasizing the environmental humanities.

The New Yorker Magazine has a podcast with their poetry editor, Kevin Young. Featured are conversations with poets about their work, and poetry readings.

The Avocet: A Journal of Nature Poems is a publication devoted to poets seeking to understand the beauty of nature and its interconnectedness.  The editor is Charles Portolano.

6 Poetic Ways to Connect to Nature from Project Leaning Tree where “Learning Is In Our Nature.” PLT resources and activities to connect children to nature through poetry. “It’s a great way for them to observe, reflect, and express their thoughts and feelings."

How to Enjoy a Nature Poetry Walk with your Kids.  “Going on a nature poetry walk is such a beautiful, relaxing, creative, and mindful experience . . . with your children."  "It's an adventure that will always have a special place . . ."

Hiking and Haikus: Combining Exercise and Poetry in the Great Outdoors.  “Hiking and Haiku Writing: The Perfect Combination for Exploring Nature and Unleashing Your Inner Poet."

Road Trip Activities for the Car: Poetry Writing.  “Poetry is everywhere” and “it’s possible to pick up the basics of poetry writing and start honing your craft.”  This website provides multiple links to sites offering Poetry Writing Basics and Resources.  This informative article is recommended for poets of all ages (in the car and at home).

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