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Poetry Out Loud 2026 Chicagoland Winners!

The Chicago Poetry Center is now in its ninth year as Chicagoland regional host organization for the national youth poetry…

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Support poetry on December 1st

This #GivingTuesday, we’re thankful for poetry in schools, for creative literacy opportunities in underserved communities, and for lines like these from…

Seeking Teaching Artists for 2015-16

Seeking Teaching Artists for 2015-16 Poets In Residence with the Hands On Stanzas Program The Poetry Center of Chicago is…

Join us on October 8

On October 8, 2015, The Poetry Center of Chicago will host a reading and conversation with Maryrose Carroll–visual artist, writer,…

Check out our Fall line-up!

Join us for our Fall season programs from September through December, always free and open to the public. September 21:…