The Slowdown

Today's poem is You Are Who I Love by Aracelis Girmay.

Today's poem is What the Kids in Subtle Asian Traits Know by Jennifer G. Lai.

Today's poem is Before the Riot by Kwame Dawes.

An update about the show and a message from Tracy K. Smith.

Raising poetry to a more visible and influential position in American culture.

Whether you're a lifelong poetry lover, a casual reader, an educator, a parent, or completely new to poetry (welcome!), we’ve compiled a list of helpful resources that can make poetry a bigger part of your life.