The Library has just added a 1961 recording of Gwendolyn Brooks reading her poems, including "We Real Cool," as part of its annual release of 50 newly streaming recordings to the online Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature. This recording came 24 years before Brooks was appointed Consultant in Poetry and read the poem—which had since become iconic—during her inaugural event.
Listen to 50 newly streaming additions to the online Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature, including recordings of Marianne Moore, Ralph Ellison, Gwendolyn Brooks, Maurice Sendak, a Robert Frost centenary celebration, and many more!
Celebrate National Poetry Month and the Library of Congress National Book Festival by watching 16th U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan read and discuss her poems on the Poetry & Prose stage at the 2008 Festival.
Happy National Poetry Month! Learn more about newly launched poetry resources, check out our existing digital programs, and stay tuned for more announcements about virtual content coming your way this month.
For Women's History Month, Library of Congress Manuscript Division curator Barbara Bair discusses the life and work of Grace Paley—short story and nonfiction writer, poet, and political activist.
For Women's History Month, Library of Congress Manuscript Division curator Barbara Bair discusses the life and work of Kay Boyle—poet, novelist, short story and nonfiction writer, and political activist.
As the staff of the Poetry and Literature Center has moved to working remotely, and a number of our spring events have been canceled, we’ve talked about how we might promote poetry virtually. Today, we'd like to highlight "Dear Poet," a popular online feature by the Academy of American Poets that fosters an active engagement with both poems and the poets who write them—including a number of Poets Laureate.
Parents, here are some great ideas from the Library’s Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement staff for activities with the kids while they're at home.
