New Hampshire is home to several famous and award-winning authors. The Literary Hall of Fame includes Robert Frost, John Irving, Ernest Thompson, Donald Hall, Grace ...

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Gwendolyn Brooks grew up in a South Side house full of books and was a poet from an early age, eventually becoming the first ...

At eight years old, Kai Diata wrote their first poem. Now, at 19, they are New York City’s Youth Poet Laureate.

Starting today, we’ll have a week of games, videos and essays to help you along the way. First up: readings by Ina Garten, ...

In celebration of National Poetry Month in April, Librarian on the Go held its annual poetry contest to inspire ...

At 84, the former US Poet Laureate isn’t quite sure how he feels about his decision to retire. But he’s thankful for the ...

Poems can evoke laughter, tears, and thoughtful reflection. Recent research has shown their therapeutic effects: how they can reduce stress, relieve grief, and increase well-being.

To celebrate National Poetry Month in April, we invited 5 Washington Post photographers to capture nature, and invited 5 ...