National Poetry Month Day 13: Ishmael Hope
Every year, The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire. We aim to illustrate a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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What to Read When You Want to Celebrate Poetry
Rumpus editors share favorite poetry collections as we continue our celebration of National Poetry Month!
Fandom and Family: Talking with Ted Scheinman
Ted Scheinman discusses his deep-dive into Jane Austen superfan culture, Camp Austen, how the Internet has fostered fandom culture, and whether being an editor helps his writing.
National Poetry Month Day 12: Tanaya Winder
Every year, The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire. We aim to illustrate a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
Rumpus Exclusive: Para las duras/For the Hard Ones
Preview Myriam Gurba's forward to this forthcoming Sapphic Classics reprint, and an original poem from the collection by tatiana de la tierra!
Wanted/Needed/Loved: Sadie Dupuis’s Preloved Farfisa Organ
[I]t’s taken me back to those memories of recording at my dad’s, and the stuff that took him back into his past, and ultimately into my future.
National Poetry Month Day 11: Kristin Chang
Every year, The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire. We aim to illustrate a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
Rumpus Original Fiction: Of Birds Alit in Trees
Her name is Selvakumari, but the name catches like a vine in the family’s mouth, comes out bungled and limp. They call her Sally.
Change Is Necessary: A Conversation with Kristen Arnett
Kristen Arnett discusses her debut collection, Felt in the Jaw, how place informs writing, and deciding to hold her book release party at a local 7-Eleven.
National Poetry Month Day 10: Marianne Chan
Every year, The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire. We aim to illustrate a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
ENOUGH: Why Women Remain Silent
A Rumpus series of work by women and non-binary writers that engages with rape culture, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
Voices on Addiction: A Conversation with Andrea Jarrell
I didn’t want to be edited in that way. I needed to tell my story.