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

Join us the weekend of June 18–20 for our eighth annual summer retreat—and our first hosted virtually! Fellowship application deadline extended through Apr 25.
Poet Of The Week
Events

The Brooklyn Poets Reading Series returns on Th, Apr 29, at 7 PM via Zoom, featuring poets Arisa White, John Murillo and Reginald Dwayne Betts.

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

Join us the weekend of June 18–20 for our eighth annual Summer Retreat—and our first hosted virtually! Fellowship applications due April 25.
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