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National Poetry Month is my favorite month of the year. Not only does it give us the opportunity to celebrate the poetry that has been foundational to our culture, but it is also a chance to uplift the voices of incredible contemporary & emerging poets. National Poetry Month is the time to find new favorites and support poets who are working today.

Poetry has long been a vehicle for resistance and chance, and a space for marginalized voices to be heard loud and clear. Today’s poets are digging deep into real emotions; they’re exploring issues of race, gender, sexuality, family, culture, violence, and forging ahead on a path that forces readers to consider new points of view. In today’s political climate, we need poetry from diverse writers more than ever, especially from women of color who are showing us new perspectives and laying down truths in earth-shattering ways.

If you’re looking to add more WoC poets to your shelf, start here.