 Poetry Month April 2009
- Although not a holiday in its own right, is a notable month celebrated in many countries during April.
- Poetry Month is a celebration of poetry first introduced in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States
- Poetry Month was inspired by the success of Black History Month, held each February, and Women's History Month, held in March.
- For Poetry Month in 2001, the Academy invited people to "vote" for poets they most wanted to have a postage stamp. More than 10,000 people cast ballots, with Langston Hughes receiving the most votes.
- Like Black History Month, the celebration of poetry each April has grown and established itself organically, in both official and unofficial ways. Each year, publishers, booksellers, educators, and literary organizations use April to promote poetry.
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