The Rumpus National Poetry Month Project 2020
This April, be inspired, be moved, and celebrate poetry!
Rumpus Originals
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Voices on Addiction: Katie Calls
I want to respond from my heart—not my anger, my judgment, my desire.
Soft Parts
What appealed to me most about furry culture was how it created a space for softness to be worn on the outside.
The Harder, Truer Thing: Talking with Chelsea Bieker
Chelsea Bieker discusses her debut novel, GODSHOT.
What to Read When You Don’t Know What to Wear
Megan Volpert shares a reading list to celebrate CLOSET CASES.
Subtext Rising to the Surface: A Conversation with Matthew Olzmann
Poet Matthew Olzmann discusses his work with Julie Marie Wade.
Rumpus Original Poetry: Four Poems by Justin Rovillos Monson
Letter / with your body with my body blooming inside.
The Man in the Empty Suit: Talking with Emily St. John Mandel
Emily St. John Mandel discusses her new novel, THE GLASS HOTEL.
ENOUGH: The Most Important Thing a Woman Could Be
A Rumpus series of work by women and non-binary writers that engages with rape culture, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Eric Tran
Eric Tran discusses his new collection, THE GUTTER SPREAD GUIDE TO PRAYER.
