This year marks the 25^th Anniversary of National Poetry Month! Founded by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry Month celebrates poets and poetry. Celebrate with these titles in our collection.

A Street in Bronzeville by Gwendolyn Brooks- One of the most respected and renowned poets of the 20^th century, Gwendolyn Brooks was the first Black author to win a Pulitzer Prize and the first Black woman to be a poetry consultant to the Library of Congress. A Street in Bronzeville is Brooks’ first collection of poetry and follows the lives of African Americans on the South Side of Chicago.

The Cambridge History of American Poetry- This book features insight from over 50 scholars on the evolution of poetry and offers a comprehensive exploration of poetry and American poetry traditions.

Slam- The Grand Prize Jury prize winner at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival, Slam stars Saul Williams as Ray, a young poet who uses poetry to escape racism in the criminal justice system.

Sylvia Plath Collected Poems- A dynamic poet of the 20^th century, Plath was known for using her poetry to express elements of her life, from womanhood to marriage and more.

Angel Island: The Roots & Branches of Asian American Poetry- This article features poet Kimiko Hahn detailing her history as an Asian American poet. Her latest collection of poems, Foreign Bodies, is also available in our collection.

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