Get Your Poetry Fix at the Library

 

While waiting for the announcement of the GRCC Poetry Contest winners, continue celebrating National Poetry Month by picking up a book of poems from the Holman Library.

Brush up on some historical favorites:

100 Essential American Poems, edited by Leslie Pockell

Or, discover some new voices:

Time You Let Me In: 25 Poets under 25, selected by Naomi Shihab Nye

In the mood for some romance? Try:

Twenty Love Poems & A Song of Despair, by Pablo Neruda

Or, if you're looking for something silly, try:

Where the Sidewalk Ends, by Shel Silverstein

Seeking writing guidance? Try:

The Poetry Home Repair Manual: Practical Advice for Beginning Poets, by Ted Kooser

For more inspiration, visit poets.org, poetryfoundation.org, or search the Holman Library catalog. Our library has several print books in the Main Collection. Or, ask a librarian how to find poetry e-books, videos, and audio!