Russian Poets Jailed/Plants for Zephaniah – Poetry News Roundup January 1st

 

We begin the New Year here on My Poetic Side with a look at the poets who have been jailed in Russia and the funeral requests of the poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Russian Poets Jailed Lengthy jail sentences have been handed out to two Russian poets for the part that they played in a reading of anti-war poems in the capital ...

Sacred Grounds Faces Closure – Poetry News December 27th

 

In today’s poetry news update, we bring you the story about a poetry hub in Los Angeles that is facing closure and possible demolition. Cultural Oasis in LA May be Demolished The city of Los Angeles has announced what many are terming a decision to engage in an act that will amount to cultural vandalism. Whilst the scheme in question is just ...

Cavafy Archive Displayed/Du Fu Museu Renovation – Poetry News Roundup December 25th

 

In today’s poetry news round up we take a look at the Constantine P Cavafy archive which has gone on display and the renovation of the Du Fu Museu. Constantine P Cavafy Archive Displayed in Athens On the occasion of the 160th anniversary of his birth, an archive of the work of Constantine P Cavafy (Konstantinos Petrou Kavafis), one ...

Wheatley Festival/William Stafford Poetry Celebration – Poetry News Roundup December 20th

 

Today on My Poetic Side, we bring you articles about the Philis Wheatley Poetry Festival and the annual William Stafford Poetry celebration . The Phillis Wheatley Poetry Festival Not long ago, a collection of women writers met at Jackson State University for the 50th Anniversary of the Phillis Wheatley Poetry Festival. The festival is a four day long symposium ...

Hughes Prize/Walcott Prize/ Pushcart Award – Poetry News Roundup December 18th

 

On today’s poetry news round up we take a look at the Langston Hughes Creative Writing Award, the winner of the Derek Walcott Prize and the poet nominated for a Pushcart Award. Submissions Open for the Langston Hughes Creative Writing Award In conjunction with the Lawrence Arts Centre, the 2024 Langston Hughes Creative Writing Award has announced that it has now opened for entries. ...