How to Suggest Poetry Books to Your Local Library

2024

Nov 4

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is an intersectional feminist, poet, and teaching artist. She is host of The Poetry Lab Podcast and a 2023 artist grantee for the California Creative Corps. Danielle is the author of Makes the Daughter-in-Law Cry, winner of the Clockwise Chapbook Prize. Her poems have appeared in journals such as Hayden’s Ferry Review, Vinyl, Four Way Review, Transom, Connotation Press, and others. She is a proud co-founder of The Poetry Lab and currently serves as the organization’s Executive Director.

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Hey poet!

Looking to fill your library’s poetry section with more diverse, exciting reads?

In this episode, learn the step-by-step process for suggesting poetry books to your local library.

Your recommendations matter! They bring indie authors and fresh voices into the spotlight—and make poetry more accessible to your community.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

📙 Poetry Power Couples
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📙 7 Secrets to Unlock the Beauty of Reading Poetry Books
Kelsey Bryan-Zwick offers insights into how to appreciate poetry books and provides titles that are accessible, beautiful, and engaging.

📙 Ten AAPI Poets to Read This Year
This list features essential reads from Asian American and Pacific Islander poets, perfect for expanding your library's collection with diverse voices.

📙 5 Contemporary Latina and Chicana Poets Who Remind Me I’m a Poeta Too
Marilyn Ramirez shares a powerful list of Latina and Chicana poets who have shaped her own identity as a writer, offering you new perspectives to explore and recommend.

📙 The Poet I Fell in Love With This Year: Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz
Lori Walker provides a personal reflection on why Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz's work is worth reading and recommending.

🎧 Sing a Black Girl's Song: 5 Books by Black Women Poets You Should Know
In this podcast episode, we highlight essential works by Black women poets. It's a rich source of recommendations for anyone wanting to bring more diverse voices into their local library's poetry section.