From the Archive: National Poetry Month Day 8: “cum shot” by Danez Smith
Poetry by Danez Smith for Poem-a-Day
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Posts Tagged: Danez Smith
What to Read When You Hunger for Innovative, Newly Released LGBTQIA+ Voices
Liz Asch shares a reading list to celebrate YOUR SALT ON MY LIPS.
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Notable Online: 8/8–8/14
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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What to Read When You Don’t Know You’re a Poet
Kendra Allen shares a reading list to celebrate THE COLLECTION PLATE.
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That’s the Metaphor: A Conversation with Kendra Allen
Kendra Allen discusses her debut poetry collection, THE COLLECTION PLATE.
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Getting Word: Black Literature for Black Liberation
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The Rumpus National Poetry Month Project 2021
This April, be inspired, be moved, and celebrate poetry!
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Notable Online: 3/7–3/13
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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What to Read When You Want to Celebrate Black History
Rumpus editors share a list of new and forthcoming books to celebrate Black History Month!
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A Year In Rumpus Book Reviews 2020
A look back at the books we reviewed in 2020!
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What to Read When: A Holiday Book-Gifting Guide
Rumpus editors share their favorite books to gift to friends and family!
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Wistful Intimacies: Homie by Danez Smith
Could I be one of Smith’s homies? I would like to be.
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What to Read When You Need to Understand Structural Inequity
There are many types of burns, but there is the cooling stream of joy.
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What to Read When You Want to Celebrate Pride
Rumpus editors share a list of new and forthcoming books to celebrate Pride Month!
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The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Heather McHugh
Heather McHugh discusses her new poetry collection, MUDDY MATTERHORN.
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This Week in Essays
A weekly roundup of essays we’re reading online!
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Moments of Reawakening: Talking with Cathy Park Hong
Cathy Park Hong discusses MINOR FEELINGS: AN ASIAN AMERICAN RECKONING.
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What to Read When You Want to Celebrate Poetry
Rumpus editors share share new and forthcoming collections we’re especially excited about!
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The Rumpus National Poetry Month Project 2020
This April, be inspired, be moved, and celebrate poetry!
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The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Eric Tran
Eric Tran discusses his new collection, THE GUTTER SPREAD GUIDE TO PRAYER.
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Notable Online: 3/22–3/28
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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Owning the Narrative: A Conversation with Megan Fernandes
Megan Fernandes discusses her new collection of poetry, GOOD BOYS.
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Notable San Francisco: 3/11–3/17
Literary events in and around the Bay Area this week!
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Too Close to Home
I can’t relax. Bullets are on my mind.
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Notable Portland: 2/20–2/26
Literary events in and around Portland this week!
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Notable Twin Cities: 2/9–2/15
Literary events in and around the Twin Cities this week!
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What to Read When You Want to Celebrate Black History
Rumpus editors share for their favorite writing that speaks to Black history past, present, and future.
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Notable San Francisco: 1/29–2/4
Literary events in and around the Bay Area this week!
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The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Danez Smith
Danez Smith discusses their new collection, HOMIE.
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Notable Twin Cities: 1/26–2/1
Literary events in and around the Twin Cities this week!
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