Articles

Pattiann Rogers on her 13th collection and celebrating science in poetry.

Joy Harjo on writing her life in poetry.

Michael McClure on his 25th volume of poetry and more.

W.S. Merwin on his long career and trying to enjoy his luck.

Ocean Vuong on exploring fear, his family, and why turning your back on your work is a good idea. 

Kwame Dawes on directing the African Poetry Book Fund.

Tyehimba Jess brings 19th-century black musicians back to life.  

Ta-Nehisi Coates on Macbeth, Sonia Sanchez, and how poetry shaped him into the writer he is today.

Why Lola Ridge is ripe for rediscovery.

Ross Gay on the connections between gardening and poetry.