We were so proud to publish @dustinbrookshire.bsky.social's “Poem In Which I Never Had Low Self-Esteem,” and we were so moved by this brave and beautiful piece about its origin story on @chloeyelenamiller.bsky.social's Substack.

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

Looking forward to facilitating “In Praise of Badass Women: A Generative Poetry Workshop” for @smallharborpub.bsky.social! Register here: secure.givelively.org/event/small-.... #poetrysky #poetrynews #poetry #poets #writers #poetryworkshop #writingprompts

See you on 7/8/26! #poetrynews #poetrysky #poetry

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TONIGHT! TONIGHT! Join the WPLS on 5/27/26 to hear Lauren Camp, Jami Macarty, & Catherine Esposito Prescott. #poets #poetry #writers #poetrysky #poetrynews

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Jami Macarty joins the WPLS on 5/27! Order THE LONG NOW THAT CONDITIONS PERMIT: bookshop.org/p/books/the-.... #poet #poetry #writers #books #bookrecommendations #poetrysky #poetrynews

Catherine Esposito Prescott reads for the WPLS on Wednesday (5/27)! Order SUPERBLOOM (@gunpowderpress.bsky.social): bookshop.org/p/books/supe... #poetrysky #poetrynews #books #poets #poetry #writers #bookrecommendations #poetrylovers

Lauren Camp reads for the WPLS on Wednesday (5/27)! Order IS IS ENOUGH: bookshop.org/p/books/is-i.... #poetrysky #poetrynews #books #poets #poetry #writers #bookrecommendations

Jami Macarty joins the WPLS on Wed (5/27)! Enjoy her poem “Same Season,” which was published in Golden Handcuffs Review. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poem #writers #poetry

Catherine Esposito Prescott joins the WPLS on Wed (5/27)! Enjoy her poem “The Dictionary of Unknowns,” which was published in TAB Journal. #poem #poet #poetrysky #poetrynews #writers

Lauren Camp joins the WPLS on Wed (5/27)! Enjoy her poem “A Partial List of Here & Far,” which was published in the @kenyonreview.bsky.social. #poem #poets #poetry #writers #poetrysky #poetrynews

Join the WPLS on 5/27/26 to hear Lauren Camp, Jami Macarty, & Catherine Esposito Prescott. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poetry #poets #writers

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Join the WPLS on 5/27/26 to hear Lauren Camp, Jami Macarty, & Catherine Esposito Prescott. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poetry #poets #writers

SAVE THE DATE FOR 5/27/26! Join the WPLS on 5/27/26 to hear Lauren Camp, Jami Macarty, & Catherine Esposito Prescott. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poetry #poets #writers

WPLS founder & curator @dustinbrookshire.bsky.social in Heavy Feather Review’s The Last Word. #poem #poetry

In honor of National Poetry Month, revisit Dorsía Smith Silva’s “G is for Greenhood,” which appeared in @terrainorg.bsky.social. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poem #poet #poetry #writers

WPLS picks for National Poetry Month! Today’s spotlight: @diannelyantigua.bsky.social, Allison Blevins, @jezzbah.bsky.social, & Marina Carreira. #Books #NationalPoetryMonth #BookRecommendation #poets #poetry @yesyesbooks.bsky.social @cavankerrypress.bsky.social @boa-editions.bsky.social

In honor of National Poetry Month, revisit @laurencraw.bsky.social’s “First Day,” which appeared in @redogrereview.bsky.social. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poem #poetry #poets #writers

Throughout National Poetry Month, we’re sharing writing prompts. Today, we’re revisiting a 2024 prompt from @chriscampanioni.bsky.social. #poetrysky #poetrynews #nationalpoetrymonth #writingprompt #poetry #poets

In honor of National Poetry Month, revisit @ritamookerjee.bsky.social’s “Pyre,” which appeared in Heavy Feather Review. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poem #poetry #writers #nationalpoetrymonth

WPLS reader picks for National Poetry Month! Today’s spotlight: Denise Duhamel, Ashley M. Jones, Tyree Daye, and Kathleen Nalley & Gabrielle Freeman. #Books #NationalPoetryMonth #BookRecommendation @smallharborpub.bsky.social @coppercanyonpress.bsky.social @upittpress.bsky.social

Today's Feature: "Conflict/War" by Ashley M. Jones from Lullaby for the Grieving published by @hubcitypress.bsky.social Read here: poems.com/poem/conflic...

Announcing DIRT PUSHER by Daisy Cashin, out spring '27! Full press release at www.hubcity.org/news/hub-cit...

So thrilled to see @mai-linhhong.bsky.social’s Continental Drift and Anthony Ceballos’ Glassful of Prayer on this list!!! 💛💜💛💜💛💜

A double win to start the week! 🙌 @toddedillard.bsky.social and @sabrinahicks.bsky.social were published in Issue 20 of Stanchion Magazine! buff.ly/rpoHEev

Say hi to WPLS founder & curator @dustinbrookshire.bsky.social if you see him at the @barrelhouse.bsky.social conference today! #poetrysky #poetrynews #DollyParton #poets #writers #Dolly

“Never A One-Hit Wonder Villanelle,” a contoured villanelle I wrote with Beth Gylys, is in the latest issue of Painted Pebble. Gratitude to the editors for giving our collaboration a home. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poetry #poem

Remembering former WPLS reader Jubi Arriola-Headley during National Poetry Month. “Confessional” is in Jubi’s ORIGINAL KINK, published by Sibling Rivalry Press. Your bookshelf isn’t complete without Jubi’s book. #poetrysky #poetrynews #nationalpoetrymonth #books #poetry

Remembering former WPLS reader Jubi Arriola-Headley during National Poetry Month. “Confessional” is in Jubi’s ORIGINAL KINK, published by Sibling Rivalry Press. Your bookshelf isn’t complete without Jubi’s book. #poetrysky #poetrynews #nationalpoetrymonth #books #poetry

Throughout National Poetry Month, we’re sharing writing prompts. Today, we’re revisiting a 2024 prompt from @evelynberrywriter.bsky.social. #poetrysky #poetrynews #nationalpoetrymonth #writingprompt #poetry #poets

I interviewed @dustinbrookshire.bsky.social about his session at the upcoming @barrelhouse.bsky.social conference ON 4/18 in DC (still spots left!), which was the fastest and easiest conference approval ever, TAKE ME BACK: A DOLLY PARTON POETRY WORKSHOP. www.barrelhousemag.com/blog/wildflo...

Celebrate National Poetry Month with Harbor Editions🎉 We’re bringing together an incredible lineup of poets for an evening of language and connection—this is one you don’t want to miss! 📅 Thursday, April 30 🕖 7–8 PM ET 💻 Virtual reading RSVP on Facebook, bring your friends, and celebrate poetry.

WPLS book picks in celebration of National Poetry Month—featuring WPLS readers. Today’s spotlight: @djvorreyer.bsky.social, James Fujinami Moore, Laure-Anne Bosselaar, & Adrian Dallas Frandle. #Books #NationalPoetryMonth @sundresspub.bsky.social @fourwaybooks.bsky.social @kithbooks.bsky.social

Throughout National Poetry Month, we’ll be sharing occasional writing prompts. Here’s the first from WPLS curator and founder, @dustinbrookshire.bsky.social. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poetry #poets #nationalpoetrymonth #writingprompt

Join us! The reading is underway!!

Join us now!!! Reading underway.

Hybrid chapbook submissions are NOW OPEN ✨ Send us work that blends genres, defies boundaries, or incorporates art—full manuscripts (20–40 pages) welcome. Open April 1–June 30. Submit here: www.smallharborpublishing.com/hybrid-open-...

The Wild & Precious Life Series wishes you a creative, joyful, & safe National Poetry Month! Let these book covers carry you back through six years of virtual readings—and don’t forget: we celebrate our 6yr anniversary tonight! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #nationalpoetrymonth #poetry #writers

Yes, this is real.

The WPLS celebrates 6 years on 4/1/26, and we have so many giveaways to share! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #writers #books #poetry

The WPLS celebrates 6 years on 4/1/26. Join us to hear from these dynamic poets! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

The WPLS celebrates 6 years on 4/1/26. Join us to hear from these dynamic poets! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

I'm excited to share in this celebration!

Delighted to be part of this! 🤩

The WPLS celebrates 6 years on 4/1/26. Join us to hear from these dynamic poets! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

The WPLS celebrates 6 years on 4/1/26. Join us to hear from these dynamic poets! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

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