Poetry Out Loud 2026 National Champion is Announced!
April was truly a month of poetry and celebration. On April 27-29, student champions from each state and jurisdictions competed…

April was truly a month of poetry and celebration. On April 27-29, student champions from each state and jurisdictions competed…
The Chicago Poetry Center sends its warm gratitude to the incredible students, families, and teachers that helped make the Chicago…

Poetry @ The Green at 320 continues for the summer season this July! The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green…
** UPDATE: We’re no longer accepting applications. Thank you to all who have applied! We will follow up with all candidates.**…


A Bigger Table: 50 Years of the Chicago Poetry Center Press Release Celebrating a beloved Chicago literary institution’s legacy …
The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop. Each event…
Chicago Poetry Center on the Big Screen As we prepare to kick off our 50th anniversary year, we’re excited to…
Poetry @ The Green at 320 returns for summer 2024! The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S.…
Poetry Out Loud celebrates its 19th year with its new National Champion Niveah Glover. The Poetry Out Loud National Semifinals…
More Than A Feeling Poet in Residence Joy Young asked students at Hamline Elementary to pick an emoji that answered…