Getting to Know Martin Edmunds, Author of Flame in a Stable

Getting to Know Martin Edmunds, Author of Flame in a Stable

“I fell in love with words; they ran away with me. Discipline followed, born of delight—in ‘getting the words right”: a slow apprenticeship. It takes time to learn how to name your gait, ask for a lead on a canter, command a lope, a trot, a fourteener, scuttle the chatter to trip a tetrameter, settle back into ballad measure.” — Martin Edmunds

The Hard Work of Justice

The Hard Work of Justice

In light of recent events, this week’s issue of The Hard Work of Hope will be a little different. We are always trying to offer poems that meet the moment, and the current crisis in Haiti—along with its long history of instability and the United States’ involvement in...

Resources

Resources

For Readers & Writers The Academy of American Poets New Books by Massachusetts Poets The Poetry Foundation Poetry Society of America Poetry 180 Poetry Daily Verse Daily Best American Poetry Brilliant Light Publishing Poetry Friendly Bookstores: Amherst Books...

Educational Programs

Educational Programs

At Mass Poetry, we believe poetry can change the world. We also believe our commitment to educational and youth programming is a strong first step. For over ten years, we’ve been bringing Poet-Educators into classrooms to work with students on reading, drafting,...

5+ Questions with Jennifer Benka

5+ Questions with Jennifer Benka

“5+ Questions With” is a new series in which we learn more about Mass Poetry’s partners throughout the region, particularly those that are also members of the Poetry Coalition. This week we’re hearing from Jennifer Benka of the Academy of American Poets, which oversees the Poetry Coalition.

5+ Questions with Janaka Stucky

5+ Questions with Janaka Stucky

“5 Questions With” is a new series in which we learn more about Mass Poetry’s partners throughout the region. In this interview, we spoke with Janaka Stucky, Publisher at Black Ocean. Tell us a bit about your organization’s engagement with poets and poetry, and why a...

Art in a time of crisis: New releases during COVID-19

Art in a time of crisis: New releases during COVID-19

Art in a time of crisis: New releases during COVID-19 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a severe uptick in public events, tours, & readings being canceled. While it is important to prioritize public health & minimize the rate of infection, it...

Small Press Interview Series: Rose Metal Press

Small Press Interview Series: Rose Metal Press

Small Press Interview Series: ROSE METAL PRESSa conversation between Erica Charis-Molling and co-founders Abigail Beckel (Publisher) and Kathleen Rooney (Editor)Erica Charis-Molling: Let’s start at the beginning. How did the press get started?RMP: Shortly after our...