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Program Poetry & Literature

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Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Launches "Living Nations, Living Words"

Explore her signature project, which features contemporary Native poets from across the United States

Joy Williams Awarded the 2021 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction

Learn more about Williams, who accepted the Prize during the 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival

Jason Reynolds, 2020-22 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature

Meet Reynolds and explore his "GRAB THE MIC: Tell Your Story" platform

Open Nomination Period for 2022 Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry

Publishers, nominate books for the 2022 prize. Applications must be submitted by June 30, 2022.

Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature

Listen to historic recordings by Audre Lorde, Kurt Vonnegut, Adrienne Rich, Robert Hayden, and many more

The Library of Congress promotes poetry and literature year-round through our online and in-person programs, our honors and prizes, and our ambassadors.

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Watch Take a front row seat at events with literary luminaries—no matter where you live.
Listen Tune in and discover the literary voices that speak directly to you.
Explore Join our poets laureate as they engage communities across the country.

Blog

From the Catbird Seat: The official Poetry and Literature blog

Podcast

From the Catbird Seat: The official Poetry and Literature podcast

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