Brooklyn Poets

Celebrating and
cultivating the poets,
poetry and literary
heritage of Brooklyn,
the birthplace of
American poetry.

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The Bridge

Are you looking for a mentor to critique your poems, but without the time or money to invest in a workshop or writing program?

Are you a mentor poet looking for work?

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Workshops

Early registration for our summer workshops is now open! Check out new offerings by Carlie Hoffman, Starr Davis, Simone Kearney, Rosebud Ben-Oni, Robert Balun, Imani Davis, Ariel Francisco, Gregory Crosby and Joanna Fuhrman! Fellowships available for students in need.
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Events

The next Yawp comes your way on Mon, May 10, at 7 PM via Zoom. New BKP Prof. Carlie Hoffman leads the workshop!

The Brooklyn Poets Reading Series returns on Th, June 3, at 7 PM via Zoom, featuring poets Cea, Jordan E. Franklin and Mark Bibbins!

Join us the weekend of June 18–20 for our eighth annual Summer Retreat—and our first hosted virtually!
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