In April, UMKC Libraries celebrate National Poetry Month with a book display. This display has books available to borrow, as well as an interactive poetry activity. Digital resources, such as eBooks, audio recordings, and local events, can be found on this accompanying online resource guide.
The 2024 National Poetry Month poster (shown in part in the banner above) features artwork by award-winning children’s author and illustrator Jack Wong, and lines from “blessing the boats” by beloved poet Lucille Clifton. Wong was selected by Scholastic—the global children’s publishing, education, and media company—to create the artwork for this year’s poster as part of a new National Poetry Month initiative between the publisher and the Academy of American Poets.
Source: poets.org/national-poetry-month
I Done Clicked My Heels Three Times
April 11, 6-7 PM at the Kansas City Public Library
Discussion between poet Taylor Byas and Kansas City's poet laureate, Melissa Ferrer Civil.
1st Wednesday of every other month, 7:30 PM at Blip Roasters
Competitive, elimination style poetry event
Sign up night of, 10 chosen via random draw
$5 entry fee
$50 cash prize
Poetic Underground KC Showcase
1st Wednesday of every other month at Blip Roasters
Curated showcase of KC performers
6 performers, 15 minutes each
Application opens 1 month before via Instagram
$5 entry fee
2nd and 4th Wednesday each month, 6 PM at Blip Roasters
2nd Wednesday: Generative workshops focused on writing new material
4th Wednesdays: Revision workshops focused on editing material
Free
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