From the Archive: National Poetry Month Day 8: “cum shot” by Danez Smith By Rumpus Original Poems June 30th, 2022 Poetry by Danez Smith for Poem-a-Day ...more
What to Read When You Hunger for Innovative, Newly Released LGBTQIA+ Voices By Liz Asch September 17th, 2021 Liz Asch shares a reading list to celebrate YOUR SALT ON MY LIPS. ...more
Notable Online: 8/8–8/14 By Ian MacAllen August 8th, 2021 Literary events taking place virtually this week! ...more
What to Read When You Don’t Know You’re a Poet By Kendra Allen July 16th, 2021 Kendra Allen shares a reading list to celebrate THE COLLECTION PLATE. ...more
That’s the Metaphor: A Conversation with Kendra Allen By Nabila Lovelace July 7th, 2021 Kendra Allen discusses her debut poetry collection, THE COLLECTION PLATE. ...more
Getting Word: Black Literature for Black Liberation By The Rumpus June 19th, 2021 Donate today! ...more
The Rumpus National Poetry Month Project 2021 By Marisa Siegel April 1st, 2021 This April, be inspired, be moved, and celebrate poetry! ...more
Notable Online: 3/7–3/13 By Ian MacAllen March 7th, 2021 Literary events taking place virtually this week! ...more
What to Read When You Want to Celebrate Black History By The Rumpus February 5th, 2021 Rumpus editors share a list of new and forthcoming books to celebrate Black History Month! ...more
A Year In Rumpus Book Reviews 2020 By The Rumpus January 5th, 2021 A look back at the books we reviewed in 2020! ...more
What to Read When: A Holiday Book-Gifting Guide By The Rumpus November 20th, 2020 Rumpus editors share their favorite books to gift to friends and family! ...more
Wistful Intimacies: Homie by Danez Smith Reviewed By Mandana Chaffa November 6th, 2020 Could I be one of Smith’s homies? I would like to be. ...more
What to Read When You Need to Understand Structural Inequity By Prince Bush and Jonathan Andrew Pérez July 17th, 2020 There are many types of burns, but there is the cooling stream of joy. ...more
What to Read When You Want to Celebrate Pride By The Rumpus June 26th, 2020 Rumpus editors share a list of new and forthcoming books to celebrate Pride Month! ...more
The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Heather McHugh By The Rumpus Book Club June 23rd, 2020 Heather McHugh discusses her new poetry collection, MUDDY MATTERHORN. ...more
This Week in Essays By Tamara Matthews June 10th, 2020 A weekly roundup of essays we’re reading online! ...more
Moments of Reawakening: Talking with Cathy Park Hong By Frances Nguyen May 26th, 2020 Cathy Park Hong discusses MINOR FEELINGS: AN ASIAN AMERICAN RECKONING. ...more
What to Read When You Want to Celebrate Poetry By The Rumpus April 10th, 2020 Rumpus editors share share new and forthcoming collections we’re especially excited about! ...more
The Rumpus National Poetry Month Project 2020 By Marisa Siegel March 31st, 2020 This April, be inspired, be moved, and celebrate poetry! ...more
The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Eric Tran By The Rumpus Book Club March 24th, 2020 Eric Tran discusses his new collection, THE GUTTER SPREAD GUIDE TO PRAYER. ...more
Notable Online: 3/22–3/28 By Ian MacAllen March 22nd, 2020 Literary events taking place virtually this week! ...more
Owning the Narrative: A Conversation with Megan Fernandes By Hannah Grieco March 16th, 2020 Megan Fernandes discusses her new collection of poetry, GOOD BOYS. ...more
Notable San Francisco: 3/11–3/17 By Jennifer Richardson March 11th, 2020 Literary events in and around the Bay Area this week! ...more
Notable Portland: 2/20–2/26 By Emily Nelson February 20th, 2020 Literary events in and around Portland this week! ...more
Notable Twin Cities: 2/9–2/15 By Ellen Fee February 9th, 2020 Literary events in and around the Twin Cities this week! ...more
What to Read When You Want to Celebrate Black History By The Rumpus February 7th, 2020 Rumpus editors share for their favorite writing that speaks to Black history past, present, and future. ...more
Notable San Francisco: 1/29–2/4 By Jennifer Richardson January 29th, 2020 Literary events in and around the Bay Area this week! ...more
The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Danez Smith By The Rumpus Book Club January 28th, 2020 Danez Smith discusses their new collection, HOMIE. ...more
Notable Twin Cities: 1/26–2/1 By Ellen Fee January 26th, 2020 Literary events in and around the Twin Cities this week! ...more