Poetry

Joy Harjo Performs Her Poetry

Joy Harjo is an internationally known poet, writer and musician. She is the author of seven books of poetry, including "She Had Some Horses," "In Mad Love and War," and "The Woman Who Fell From the Sky." Her most recent…

Alberto Rios

Poet Alberto Rios reads some of his poems.

Poet's Work Inspired by His Upbringing 'Between Cultures'

Poet Alberto Rios reads from his latest book of poetry "The Theater of Night" which follows a couple in a U.S.-Mexico border town through their youth, marriage and thoughtful old age. Rios himself is from the U.S.-Mexican border town of…

Paul Hunter Discusses Reshaping 'Shopworn' Language

Paul Hunter, a poet, musician, instrument-maker, teacher, and editor and publisher, has produced letterpress books and broadsides under the imprint of Wood Works Press in Seattle. He talks about his works.

Paul Hunter

Poet Paul Hunter reads some of his poems.

Gregory Djanikian Reads 'Geography Lesson' and Other Poems

Poet Gregory Djanikian reads his poem 'Geography Lesson' and others, reflecting his examination of history, place and heritage.

Gregory Djanikian

Poet Gregory Djanikian reads some of his poems.

Gregory Djanikian Celebrates Family Picnics and 'Great Melting Pot' of Language

Poet Gregory Djanikian, director of the creative writing program at the University of Pennsylvania, reads a poem about how immigrants "might contribute to the great melting pot of the English language."…

Jack Prelutsky

Poet Jack Prelutsky reads some of his poems.

Children's Poet Laureate Speaks of Food Fights and Sports

Jack Prelutsky was born in 1940 in Brooklyn, N.Y., and grew up in the Bronx. After working various jobs -- folk singer, cab driver, furniture and piano mover, fruit picker and janitor -- Prelutsky began writing poetry at age 24…