April is National Poetry Month, created in April of 1996 by the Academy of American Poets to highlight the importance of poetry to the world. Join Poetry@Tech in celebrating poetry and National Poetry Month at Georgia Tech!
Join Our #NationalPoetryMonth Activities
Stay tuned for more activities as the month goes on!
Campus Poetry Installations
Find yard signs and digital displays featuring quotes from celebrated poets across campus throughout April.
Poetry Book Drops
Pick up free poetry books and letterpress notecards in the Poetry@Tech lobby — new selections drop once a week.
Library Book Display
Browse a curated selection of poetry books near the Popular Reading section in the Price Gilbert Library.
Media Bridge Features
Watch and listen to readings from poets like Naomi Shihab Nye and Richard Siken on the Media Bridge all month long.
A Brief History of National Poetry Month at Poetry@Tech
Poetry@Tech’s National Poetry Month activities started in 2024, under the leadership of the third Bourne Chair of Poetry, Victoria Chang. Her vision was to bring language into the daily lives of Tech students through a robust suite of activities all month long. From poetry yard signs to free poetry book drops announced on social media, to library displays, and student open mics, she envisioned a campus filled with the power of poetry.
Events
Stay tuned for our 2026 National Poetry Month events!
Get Involved!
Each year, Poetry@Tech organizes programs to promote poetry and poetics. Our acclaimed poetry reading series has introduced audiences to hundreds of legendary poets and critics, including Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners, MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant recipients, and other beloved authors. We also host workshops, craft talks, conversations about poetry, Atlanta-wide poetry festivals, poet-in-school programs, and other activities. Check out videos of past poetry readings.
We also offer courses in poetry and creative writing at Georgia Tech. Subscribe to our mailings to have the latest Poetry@Tech news and events delivered straight to your inbox,
All our events are free to attend and, unless specified, open to the public.
