Thursday: Poem in your Pocket Day
Wednesday, April 16th by carlaThe Academy of American Poets announces its first “Poem in your Pocket Day” as part of National Poetry Month.
As the Academy of American Poets puts it: “The idea is simple: select a poem you love during National Poetry Month, then carry it with you to share with co-workers, family, and friends on April 17.”
The Library of Congress is joining in the spirit of the day, too:
The Library will celebrate the Academy of American Poets’ first national “Poem in Your Pocket Day” with two events on Thursday, April 17, a poetry reading at noon and a web conference from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
For the poetry reading, bring a published poem (not your own) to the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building. The poem in your pocket will grant you entrance to the theater and the opportunity to read the poem to the audience.
If a trip to the Library isn’t possible, you can share your selected poem online during the web conference. Participants will present their poem in the order in which they log in to OPAL (Online Programming for All Libraries). Those who have a microphone have the option of reading their poem aloud. Participants without microphones may provide a link to their poem, and Library of Congress employees will take turns reading these poems.
Tomorrow I’ll post the poem in my pocket, and I hope you’ll do the same!
