Poem-a-Day - Poems for Women's History Month

March 2024

March is Women’s History Month—this month and year-round, celebrate with the following classic and contemporary poems:

“A Woman Sleeps on an Island” by Marjorie Agosín, translated by Cola Franzen
“sisters” by Lucille Clifton
“4.” by bell hooks
“Bogeymen” by Amanda Johnston
“Survival Guide” by Joy Ladin
“How to Triumph Like a Girl” by Ada Limón
“This Body II” by Renée Watson

Every National Poetry Month, we present Dear Poet, a multimedia project that invites young people in grades five through twelve to write letters in response to poems written and read by award-winning poets. This year, we present Dear Poet 2024 in collaboration with 826 National, the largest youth writing network in the United States.

Submissions for the 2024 Dear Poet project are now open until April 22. Invite your students to choose from nine videos and submit their letters, or you may submit your students’ letters. Selected letters will receive a reply from the poet and be published in a booklet on Poets.org.

Teachers can also use Spark lesson plans on voice and exploring connections from 826 National. More information and resources can be found on Poets.org.

Browse lesson plans for Women’s History Month, featuring poems by Gwendolyn Brooks, Lucille Clifton, Joy Harjo, and many other classic and contemporary poets.

Poems for Spring

Spring officially begins with the vernal equinox on March 19, and we’ve gathered this selection of poems for the change of season, including “Dear March—Come in—(1320)” by Emily Dickinson, as well as a selection of lesson plans.

Monday, February 5:

Monday, February 12:

Monday, February 19:

Monday, February 26:

“Solace” by Clarissa Scott Delany

“Haiku [for you]” by Sonia Sanchez

“When I See the Stars in the Night Sky” by Joy Priest

“My Life Closed Twice” by Cameron Awkward-Rich

April is National Poetry Month. As you plan ahead, here are a few things to keep in mind:

Browse selections of poetry lesson plans curated around themes, occasions, class subjects, and more.
Find themed collections of poetry for teens and poetry for kids.
Learn more about the programs and events happening in celebration of National Poetry Month below.

Get your free copy of the 2024 National Poetry Month poster, presented by the Academy of American Poets and Scholastic. The poster features artwork by award-winning children’s author and illustrator Jack Wong, and lines from “blessing the boats” by Lucille Clifton. The poster will be distributed in time for the April 2024 occasion of National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world. Teachers can also use the Teach This Poem lesson plan featuring the poster.

On April 19, people across North America will carry poems to share with others throughout the day. Learn more about how to celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day in schools, bookstores, libraries, public spaces, and on social media with #PocketPoem.

Teachers, thank you for your work bringing poetry into the classroom year-round. We’re happy to be able to offer hundreds of free lesson plans, essays, and other resources, and we’re grateful for the chance to work with you.

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