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

All of our winter–spring workshops and manuscript consultations have sold out. Our summer season will open for early registration at the end of April—please check back for new offerings then!
Poet Of The Week
Events

Our seventh-anniversary Yawp will be held virtually via Zoom. Edward Hirsch will lead the workshop!

We're hoping to host the Brooklyn Poets Reading Series on Apr 30 at the Brooklyn Public Library or virtually via Zoom. Check back for updates on our website.
Our eighth annual Hamptons Retreat is still on for June 19–22, with early discounted prices extended through May 20.
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