The Poetry Out Loud National Finals are here, and we are celebrating 20 years loud! 🎤 Tuesday, May 6 - The Semifinals are live until 8 PM ET. 🎤 Wednesday, May 7 - The National Finals begin at 7 PM ET, and we find out who will be named the 20th Poetry Out Loud National Champion! Tune in and cheer for these amazing young champions: https://bit.ly/4agT36l | Poetry Foundation & Poetry Magazine

Many students learn about forms of poetry during National Poetry Month. But do they know where and how these poems originated? Here’s an explanation of the history of some of the more common forms. ✍️ -- #nationalpoetrymonth #poetsofinstagram #poetrycommunity | Vista Higher Learning Pre-K-12

Could your story become a poem for the nation? National Poetry Day is on 4 October, and BBC local radio listeners are being asked for stories to inspire some of the country's leading poets. Comedian, TV producer and poet Henry Normal, from Sussex, talks about this year's theme - change. 📖🖋 | BBC Kent