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50 Hilariously Funny Poems To Read and Share

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 · Education

When students see poetry as a boring unit that’s all about nature, love, and feelings, it’s time to shake things up. Poets have always had a sense of…

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78 Must-Share Poems for Middle School and High School

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 · Education

It can be hard to know which poems will spur your middle and high schoolers into deep, meaningful discussion and which will leave them yawning. So we asked…

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40 Silly and Fun Limericks for Kids

January 29, 2026February 1, 2026 · Education

Dating back to the 14th century, limericks are a delightful, often silly way to tell a short story. These quick poems are wildly entertaining and imaginative, and anyone…

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Why The Samurai of the Red Carnation Will Surprise You

December 11, 2025December 14, 2025 · Pop Culture

Book Overview: The Samurai of the Red Carnation Content Warnings: violence, war, fire, heartbreak, betrayal Summary: An irresistibly winning romantic historical adventure, set in medieval Japan and tinged…

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39 Delightful Winter Poems for Kids of All Ages

October 9, 2025October 14, 2025 · Education

The days are shorter, cooler, and darker, and there’s a chill in the air. As we settle into these cold-weather months, there are many ways to warm our…

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Matthew McConaughey Says He’s “Peddling Belief” as a Writer and—Maybe—a Politician

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 · Lifestyle

It reminds me of this quote I heard from the director Mark Waters. We were having an argument about a scene, and I didn’t want to do this…

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Salem to unveil memorial honoring community members lost to COVID-19

September 11, 2025September 13, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — The city of Salem is inviting the community to Palmer Cove Park on Friday for the unveiling and dedication of a memorial honoring community members lost…

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5 high school students from around the country have been named National Student Poets

5 high school students from around the country have been named National Student Poets

September 28, 2024September 30, 2024 · Lifestyle

NEW YORK (AP) — Five high school students, residing far from each other while sharing visions of community and self-expression, have been named National Student Poets. Each of…

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Russell Atkins, Cleveland Poet Who Made Strides in Avant-Garde Scene, Dead at 98

Russell Atkins, Cleveland Poet Who Made Strides in Avant-Garde Scene, Dead at 98

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

click to enlarge Russell Atkins / Facebook The Cleveland poet Russell Atkins, who died at 98 on August 15, in an undated photo. Russell Atkins, the poet who…

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Langston Kerman on ‘Bad Poetry’

Langston Kerman on ‘Bad Poetry’

August 18, 2024August 19, 2024 · Pop Culture

Larry is joined by actor, writer, and comedian Langston Kerman to talk about his brand new Netflix stand-up comedy special Bad Poetry, streaming on August 20. They begin…

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5 high school students from around the country have been named National Student Poets

From cookbooks to billboards, poets laureate hope to spread the words with help of $50,000 grants

August 7, 2024August 9, 2024 · Entertainment

NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-two poets around the country each will be receiving $50,000 grants for projects ranging from a poetry cookbook in Kansas to a billboard campaign…

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Cape Ann news in brief

Cape Ann news in brief

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Listings may be sent to: Goings On, Gloucester Daily Times, 36 Whittemore St.,Gloucester, MA 01930, or emailed to Joann Mackenzie at jomackenzie@gloucestertimes.com, at least two weeks prior to…

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Cape Ann news in brief

Cape Ann news in brief

July 13, 2024July 13, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Listings may be sent to: Goings On, Gloucester Daily Times, 36 Whittemore St.,Gloucester, MA 01930, or emailed to Joann Mackenzie at jomackenzie@gloucestertimes.com, at least two weeks prior to…

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Beverly library announces teen poetry contest winners

Beverly library announces teen poetry contest winners

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BEVERLY — The Beverly Public Library has announced the winners of the 28th annual Teen Poetry Contest. Winners in the Middle School Division were Sydney Brown, first place for…

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Detroit’s Kresge Arts intermingles sound with visual and literary arts in first-ever online exhibition

Detroit’s Kresge Arts intermingles sound with visual and literary arts in first-ever online exhibition

April 5, 2024April 6, 2024 · Detroit, Michigan Local News

Sound is likely not the first thing that comes to mind when you think about visual art, but this new exhibition is challenging you to think outside of…

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40 Sweet Kindergarten Poems and Nursery Rhymes for Kids

40 Sweet Kindergarten Poems and Nursery Rhymes for Kids

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 · Education

Whether you’re singing a nursery rhyme or building reading skills, poetry is a great way to engage students. It’s never too early to introduce them to this wonderfully…

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22 Revolutionary Poems by Black Poets

22 Revolutionary Poems by Black Poets

March 26, 2024April 16, 2024 · Pop Culture

The Black literary tradition is rich and exhaustive, and 20 poems could never hope to scratch its surface. But each one of these poems also contains a world…

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55 Best 2nd Grade Poems To Delight Your Students

55 Best 2nd Grade Poems To Delight Your Students

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 · Education

One of the most impactful ways that you can teach kids the power of the written word is through poetry. That’s why we’ve put together this list of…

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MAP Fest returns for a second year with goals to grow and highlight ‘the beauty of the hood’

MAP Fest returns for a second year with goals to grow and highlight ‘the beauty of the hood’

March 14, 2024March 17, 2024 · Detroit, Michigan Local News

In 2023, MAP Fest debuted in Highland Park’s Avalon Village, blending music, art, and poetry for a day-long community festival. By all accounts the event was a success,…

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55 Wonderful 3rd Grade Poems for the Classroom

55 Wonderful 3rd Grade Poems for the Classroom

February 8, 2024February 11, 2024 · Education

There’s something so sweet about 3rd grade poems. The kids are ready to tackle more complex themes and vocabulary, but the poetry is still so endearing and innocent.…

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