We need your help to make our goal

Dear Friend,  This April, hundreds of students across the United States have written inspired letters to the distinguished poets who serve on the Academy's Board of Chancellors. This special project, "Dear Poet," was made possible by the generous support of our donors. If you haven't contributed to our educational programs, we hope that you will. While letters are still pouring in, we wanted to share a few of the students' thoughts about the power of poetry: "Poetry has become an exceptional part of my life... I have realized that poets are epicures of the English language." -- Chelsei, a high school senior from Florida "(Poets) put into words what I had never been able to adequately articulate. That is the power of writing." -- Lylla, a high school junior from New Mexico "Living in a small town doesn't lead to much exposure and my fellow poets and I often find ourselves seeking out poems in unusual places. But the work that the Chancellors and the many other poets out there are doing is giving students like me an opportunity to experience this world through a different lens, and I thank you for that." -- Alex, a high school freshman from northern Michigan Chelsei, Lylla, and Alex remind us that the art of poetry can impact young people in profound ways. It helps them name what they've felt was unnameable. It provides different and expansive visions of the world. Poetry sparks their creativity, and cultivates a deep and meaningful appreciation for language. We are just $2,000 away from our $10,000 goal. These funds will be used to enhance the Academy's current resources and develop new ones to assist teachers in bringing poetry into classrooms. Please join us in this important effort by contributing today. We thank you for your appreciation of poetry, and for assisting us in sharing this important art form with generations to come. Sincerely, Michael Jacobs Vice Chairman, Board of Directors Academy of American Poets   As a token of our appreciation, you will receive a copy of our book, Poem in Your Pocket for Young Poets, if you make a gift of $50 or more. Donate today. The Academy of American Poets is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue code and meets all 20 Better Business Bureau charity standards. Donations to the Academy of American Poets are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

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