Poet Amanda Hawkins shares their experience writing a poem they initially resisted writing and how Hawkins was able to move past that feeling and write.

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New Orleans slam poet, singer, rapper Tarriona “Tank” Ball is ready to bring her art, and her band, the Bangas, to Omaha next ...

An Army combat veteran from Troy has poured her pain and passion into a new book. “The Sandbox” is a love letter to every aspect of Angie Lupe’s journey—from the trenches of Iraq ...

Before the winner of the £25,000 TS Eliot Prize is announced on Monday, our critic rounds up the runners and riders. Read on ...

Jewel Rodgers, the daughter of 1972 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers, was named this week by Gov. Jim Pillen to be the next Nebraska State Poet. She was sel ...

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our crossword blog.

The City of Newark has just announced that it is accepting applications for its inaugural Poet Laureate for a 2-year term ...

Uncover the beauty and depth of Luther Hughes' poetry. Dive into their exploration of human behavior through vivid imagery ...

Mecca Verdell stars in Boaz Yakin's new film 'Once Again (For the Very First Time)' at the Parkway Theater in Baltimore.

From early critiques at Wesleyan to her upcoming Dia Beacon show, Green’s work explores the complex intersections of race, ...