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View this email on a browser Forward to a friend Dear Poem-a-Day Subscriber,   Today we mark Emily Dickinson’s birthday and celebrate her unique place in American poetry. We’re honored to share her poems—documenting American poetry’s past is part of our work. But we’re also committed to showcasing poetry's present.   Each year through Poem-a-Day we introduce readers “a ribbon at a time” to more than 250 poets writing today. But we need your help to support this free 365-day program.   During this season of giving we need to raise $25,000 for our programs, including Poem-a-Day.    There’s really no better way to begin the day than by reading a poem. It’s a chance to imagine how, as Dickinson wrote, the “steeples swam in amethyst” after the sun rose.   Please donate to support Poem-a-Day and our work to help people discover and deepen their love of poetry. Sincerely,     Jennifer Benka, Executive Director     P.S. Contributors who give $50 or more will receive a flash drive containing exclusive audio and video content from the 2014 Poets Forum, and those who give $250 or more will receive a special renga created by the Academy's chancellors. Donate today! Help Us Reach Our Goal A Special Challenge from an Anonymous Donor This month we need to raise $25,000 in support of our programs in order to match a generous $25,000 pledge made to the Academy of American Poets by an anonymous donor. Your gift today will help us reach our goal.

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