Let's make National Poetry Month a year-round celebration

View this email on a browser Forward to a friend Academy of American Poets 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 901 New York, NY 10038 info@poets.org Dear Reader—   As National Poetry Month 2019 comes to a close, please take a moment to make a special gift to enable our programs and publications in the months ahead—because while the Academy of American Poets originated and organizes April's month-long celebration, we work tirelessly year-round to champion poetry and advocate for poets.   We need poetry. It is in poems that expertly crafted language reminds us just how much words can matter. It is in poems that we find insight into fundamental human questions and learn more about one another. Our lives are enriched by the moments we take each day to read and share poems.   Poem-a-Day is only possible thanks to contributions from readers like you. Thanks for helping to sustain this one-of-a-kind daily series with a special gift.   With heartfelt gratitude, Jennifer Benka Executive Director Academy of American Poets   P.S.   We are $8,000 away from meeting our $50,000 fundraising needs in order to sustain and grow Poem-a-Day in the year ahead. Thank you for helping us reach this important goal! Thanks for being a part of the Academy of American Poets community. To learn about other programs, including National Poetry Month, Poem in Your Pocket Day, the annual Poets Forum, and more, visit poets.org   You are receiving this e-mail because you elected to subscribe to our mailing list. If you would like to unsubscribe, please click here.   © Academy of American Poets 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 901, New York, NY 10038