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 winter–spring workshop season is now open! Take $15 off registration through Feb 2. Members take $25 off at any time.
Poet Of The Week
Events

Join us for our next Yawp on Mon, Feb 10, at 61 Local! Julie Hart leads the workshop.

The Brooklyn Poets Reading Series returns on Thurs, Feb 20, at the Brooklyn Public Library, featuring poets Roberto Carlos Garcia, Shira Erlichman and Patricia Smith! Copresented as a BPL Presents event.
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