I’m thrilled to share my interview with Toby Altman on the release of Altman’s Jewel Box (Essay Press, 2026), a collection of visual poetry exploring the work of architect Louis Sullivan, which follows and extends the project of Altman’s recent book, Discipli

–from Jewel Box–published by Essay PressBuy it here–By Toby Altman 👍

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The Chicago Poetry Center connects people and poetry, equitably engages poets with communities, and advances creative literacy in the city and beyond.

The Department of English at Wesleyan University seeks a published poet for a tenure-track appointment beginning July 1, 2026. Teaching responsibilities include two courses per semester in introductor...

Placing poetry at the crossroads of American life since 1910.

EVERYWHERE—As the influence of the nation’s transgender individuals continues to encroach on the freedoms of the U.S. populace, sources confirmed Tuesday that increasingly powerful trans person Tori R...

A romance, the stranger and his roommate naked in the lake.

A romance, the stranger and his roommate naked in the lake.

All this coke, and not a credit card in sight

Placing poetry at the crossroads of American life since 1910.