Celebrate National Poetry Month with us with a second term appointment for U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze and an unprecedented conversation between laureates of the U.S. and the U.K., Arthur Sze and Simon Armitage, on April 30. Don't miss the livestream if you're not able to join in person!
The Library of Congress’ literary ambassadors reveal some of their favorite reads this past year and some of their cherished literary holiday memories.
Celebrating our poet laureate's upcoming events in Queens, NY and at the Library in Washington, DC—and the publication of his poem "Library of Congress."
Arthur Sze has just been named the 25th U.S. Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress! We have some highlighted ways for you to get to know the new laureate--including special "Bookmarked" content!
To coincide with the Mary Oliver Memorial Reading on May 29th, a guest blog by Historian Barbara Bair on a special display highlighting the Mary Oliver Papers.
The third of three interviews with Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellows from across the country, to celebrate the end of National Poetry Month. Today's post features Joseph Rios, poet laureate of Fresno, CA.
The second of three interviews with Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellows from across the country, to celebrate the end of National Poetry Month. Today's post features Louisiana Poet Laureate Alison Pelegrin,
The first of three interviews with Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellows from across the country, to celebrate the end of National Poetry Month. Today's post features Julia Bouwsma, poet laureate of Maine.
Celebrate the 25th National Book Festival with us! Each week, "Bookmarked" features videos of acclaimed authors from past festivals, as we lead up to the 2025 Festival on September 6th. This week, we remember 2004, with featured videos from Natasha Tretheway and David Shannon.
