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You know the saying "kids say the darnedest things?" As author Matt Forrest Esenwine explains, they write some pretty wild ...
Gregory the Second is known for his after-school programs and his Poetry and Chill events. This summer, he’s taking on a new ...
A.O. Scott ponders the specific gravity and unlikely grace of Kay Ryan’s “Turtle.” And we have a game to help you memorize it ...
At San Quentin there are many different types of self-help groups. Incarcerated people can sign up for everything from anger ...
Barry Hill’s new poetry collection Lamb blends insightful, impatient and powerful commentary with grandfatherly reflections ...
This spring, acclaimed author and poet Kwame Alexander brought his signature blend of energy, humor, and heartfelt wisdom to ...
Rick Lupert, a poet, songleader and graphic designer, is the author of 29 books including “God Wrestler: A Poem for Every ...
Sebastian Strawser ‘2(?) is an Opinions contributor. He also writes for Humor and The Grind. His interests include political philosophy, capybaras and Filipino food. Contact Sebastian at ...
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s landmark book Annie Allen, Brooks Permissions and Crescendo ...