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 fall workshops is now open! Check out new offerings led by Shira Erlichman, Constantine Jones, Jay Deshpande, Darrel Alejandro Holnes, Xandria Phillips and more. Fellowship applications due Aug 16.
Poet Of The Week
Congrats to Joanne Mosuela, winner of our August Y
Events

Join us for our summer Workshop Showcase on Mon, Aug 17, at 7 PM via Zoom, as students and faculty from our summer workshops celebrate the work they've been doing together with a group reading.

Our next Yawp comes your way on Mon, Sept 14, at 7 PM via Zoom. Darrel Alejandro Holnes leads the workshop!
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