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Tracy K. Smith

News from The Slowdown

October 19, 2020
A letter from Tracy K. Smith
Poetry Foundation

Produced in partnership with the Poetry Foundation

February 5, 2020
Raising poetry to a more visible and influential position in American culture.
The Slowdown with Tracy K. Smith Poetry Guide

Curious About Poetry? Start Here. 

July 28, 2020
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.  
National Endowment for the Arts

Supported in part by the NEA

August 26, 2020
To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.
The Slowdown with Tracy K. Smith

The Slowdown Black Lives Matter Playlist

June 9, 2020
This playlist highlights episodes and poems that shed light on social justice, racism, and oppression, while celebrating Black lives and poets.
The Slowdown with Tracy K. Smith

Poetry Playlist on Hope, Kindness and More

April 10, 2020
Take a breath with our most uplifting episodes.
The Slowdown with Tracy K. Smith

Poetry Playlist for Kids

April 9, 2020
Here are some of our favorite kid-friendly episodes.
An image of The Slowdown host Tracy K. Smith.

Tracy K. Smith’s Work Diary

May 14, 2019
Want to know more about our host? Read this New York Times piece on her nonstop work week.
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May 14, 2019
See poet photos, get snippets of our featured poems to share, and more.
Cover image for Tracy K. Smith's Wade in the Water.

Tracy K. Smith’s Poetry

May 14, 2019
Read Smith’s latest poetry collection, Wade in the Water.