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Around 30 Washburn University students gathered for an annual poetry reading where survivors shared their stories and found community. The event, running since 2017, offers a safe space for healing through creative expression.
Researchers and physicians worldwide are writing poetry to process emotions, communicate science, and find new perspectives on complex problems. From palliative care doctors honoring patients to mathematicians explaining hurricanes, poetry is becoming an unexpected tool for scientific insight.
A single tweet with 31 syllables launched a poet's career and reignited interest in Japan's oldest verse form. Now thousands of young Japanese are sharing tanka daily, turning a 1,300-year-old art into social media's newest creative outlet.
A Euronews reporter who publishes poetry in two languages says there's never been a better time to start writing. On World Poetry Day, she shares why poetry is thriving among young people and how anyone can begin their own practice.
Award-winning investigative journalist Adeola Akinremi has released his debut poetry collection, blending decades of frontline reporting with verse that confronts climate change, migration, and human resilience. The book bridges African stories with universal themes, proving that truth-tellers can speak through multiple languages.
Northern California students will display their creativity and academic achievements at a county fair this May. The free community event celebrates everything from woodworking to poetry.
Bestselling author John Green is gifting exclusive poetry readings to people who buy coffee and tea that fights the world's deadliest infectious disease. Every purchase sends 100% of profits to get tuberculosis treatment to people who need it most.
Joshua Bennett wrote an epic poem featuring one remarkable inventor or dreamer from each U.S. state to mark America's 250th anniversary. His new book rescues forgotten pioneers and celebrates the unlikely lives that shaped the nation.
The legendary AFL commentator who turned football moments into poetry with phrases like "centimetre perfect" has died, leaving behind 50 years of joy for millions of fans. His gift wasn't just calling games—it was making every backyard footballer feel like their dreams had a soundtrack.
What started as one teacher's poetry club has grown into an annual celebration bringing together hundreds of students to share their talents on stage. The fifth annual Lift Every Voice Youth Showcase packed a Rockledge auditorium with young musicians, poets, and performers proving that creating opportunities for kids creates magic.
After being forced from Iran over a film role, actress Mina Kavani opens a powerful new play celebrating a poet banned in her homeland. Her one-woman show gives voice to women's freedom while her family still lives under the regime she fled.
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A South African accountant is transforming how students learn math and accounting by teaching complex concepts through poetry. Her four books are already improving grades and changing minds across classrooms.
Joshua De Schutter's spoken word poem about his older sister has racked up 3 million views and brought countless eldest siblings to tears. His tribute recognizes the sacrifices older siblings make so their younger brothers and sisters can stay kids a little longer.
Mohit from Narnaul, Haryana, cracked one of India's toughest exams and discovered that IIT Mandi offered more than just engineering excellence. Three years later, the once-reserved small-town student leads the campus Writing Club and has learned the power of teamwork.
Pedro Uc Be writes poetry in the Maya language to defend his people's land and preserve their stories. His work just earned him lifetime recognition at Mexico's most prestigious book fair.
Two literary giants from Assam are being celebrated at the university founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, marking their 100th birth anniversaries. The February event brings together poetry, music, and cultural traditions spanning generations.
A former ballet dancer living with dementia used a poetry prompt to express herself in ways her condition usually blocks. Her nine-line poem reveals the vibrant soul still living beneath the veils of age and disease.
Over 65 artists from 37 countries gathered in historic Diriyah to explore how ancient Bedouin journeys inspire modern creativity. The Diriyah Biennale uses poetry and desert rhythms as a foundation for groundbreaking contemporary art.
After a near-fatal overdose, Liv transformed her ketamine addiction into a mission to save others from the same pain. Now thriving in recovery, she's using poetry and volunteer work to show young people that healing is possible.
Scientists discovered that centuries-old Indian poetry describes the same savanna landscapes we see today, proving these grasslands aren't damaged forests but natural ecosystems. The finding could transform how we approach conservation and tree-planting worldwide.
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