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Find your path to poetry with Chicago Poetry Center. We provide tailored programs and streaming resources for educators, writers, and organizations ready to learn by connecting through equity-centered poetry experiences.

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Schools & Educators

In-class residencies, after school clubs, spoken word assemblies, writing workshops, and virtual poetry lessons

 A poet in a floral blouse performs at a microphone while trimming green beans into a bowl—an unconventional, multisensory poetry reading in an intimate venue.

Writers & Readers

Poetry readings, writing workshops, event archives, and online learning

 A person in a plaid flannel jacket gestures while holding papers, leading an outdoor poetry discussion on a wooden bench surrounded by greenery.

Workplaces

Facilitated discussions that use poetry as a springboard to increase belonging and inclusion in the workplace

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Featured readings, career and volunteer opportunities, special events and collaborations, and more

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