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Chicago’s second-ever Poet Laureate is none other than Mayda del Valle. Born and raised on Chicago’s southside, Mayda has been…
April was truly a month of poetry and celebration. On April 27-29, student champions from each state and jurisdictions competed…
Read on to learn about how the Chicago Poetry Center celebrated National Poetry Month this year! Poems for the Get-Through:…
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been named Best Poetry Organization and Best Reading Series in the Chicago Reader’s annual Best of Chicago issue. This recognition means so…
Elliana Sheehan and Jaden Conley at the Poetry Out Loud state finals Photo credit: William Richards On Monday March 2,…
The Chicago Poetry Center is now in its ninth year as Chicagoland regional host organization for the national youth poetry…
*** UPDATE: We’re no longer accepting applications. Thank you to all who have applied! We will follow up with all candidates.…
The Chicago Poetry Center is pleased to serve in its 9th year as the Chicagoland Regional Host Organization for the national Poetry…
The Chicago Poetry Center is pleased to serve in its 9th year as the Chicagoland Regional Host Organization for the Poetry Out…