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 workshops is now open! $15 off until Feb 7; $25 off for members at any time. Fellowship applications due Jan 24 to take a workshop for free or at reduced cost.
Poet Of The Week
Events

Join us for the Staff Picks Reading Series on Thurs, Jan 21, at 7:30 PM (EST) via Zoom, featuring Kiran Bath, Chanice Hughes-Greenberg, Anthony Thomas Lombardi, Erin Mizrahi, Janel Pineda and Deon Robinson!
The next Yawp comes your way on Mon, Feb 8, at 7 PM via Zoom. Leigh Stein leads the workshop!
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