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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Congratulations to Poets on Poetry Series author Marianne Boruch for being named this year's Jackson Poetry Prize winner by @pw.org! Tune in to Tuesday's prize reading here: secure.givelively.org/event/poets-... Boruch's PoP books: press.umich.edu/Books/T/The-... press.umich.edu/Books/P/Poet...

An article screenshot titled "Marianne Boruch Wins $100,000 Jackson Poetry Prize". Beneath the headline, an italicized quote reads: "In poems rhetorically sinuous and compelling, Marianne Boruch renders luminous the expanse and reach of human thought." Below the text is a photo of poet Marianne Boruch restlessly resting her face on her hand while wearing round glasses, credited to Joanna Eldredge Morrissey.

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Long before I became Series Editor, the Poets on Poetry Series taught me about inquiry and craft. What an honor, then, that two of our books were nominated for the Pegasus Award for Poetry Criticism from the @poetry.foundation. Congratulations, @philipmetres.bsky.social and Jason Schneiderman.

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“The most nettlesome question, almost diabolical in its need and urgency: Who will think of me when I’m gone?” – Wendy Xu, from “Documentary Traces, Relatability, and the Limits of Witness” Available from @uofmpress.bsky.social press.umich.edu/Books/Y/Your... #Booksky #Poetry #Nonfiction

Book cover for ‘Your Historical Loveliness Knows No Bounds’ by Wendy Xu. The book is part of the Poets on Poetry Series, published by the University of Michigan Press and edited by Derek Pollard. The cover image is a striking, full-frame close-up photograph of a bronze sculpture of a man's head, angled to fill most of the page. The sculpture is highly dramatic: the man's face is contorted with intense emotion, and his mouth is wide open, as if shouting or screaming. The metal has a dark, mottled verdigris patina. All text is positioned across the lower third of the cover. The title, ‘YOUR HISTORICAL LOVELINESS KNOWS NO BOUNDS,’ and the author's name, WENDY XU, are printed in light gray/off-white text. The subtitle, "FORM, FUTURITY, AND DOCUMENTARY DESIRE," is centered beneath the title and printed in a distinctive pale yellow text.

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Congratulations to Poets on Poetry Series author Jason Schneiderman on being awarded the 2026 Pegasus Award for Poetry Criticism by the @poetry.foundation! If you haven't read Jason's book yet, you can order your copy directly from @uofmpress.bsky.social here: press.umich.edu/Books/N/Noth...

Book cover for NOTHINGISM by Jason Schneiderman, published in the Poets on Poetry Series by the University of Michigan Press, edited by Derek Pollard. The background is deep purple. The title, NOTHINGISM, appears as large, light purple text running vertically down the left side of the cover. On the right side, in gold text that contrasts with the purple background, is the subtitle POETRY AT THE END OF PRINT CULTURE. The author's name, JASON SCHNEIDERMAN, appears in white text below the subtitle. In the bottom right corner is a simple illustration of a tan cardboard box. The overall design is minimal and contemporary, using typographic elements as the main visual focus.

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“The picture of the process of reading a poem is as indeterminate as an interpretation given to a poem by a reader.” – Amy Catanzano, from “The Positron Passport” Available from @uofmpress.bsky.social press.umich.edu/Books/T/The-... #Booksky #Poetry #Science

Book cover for ‘The Imaginary Present: Essays in Quantum Poetics’ by Amy Catanzano,
published in the Poets on Poetry Series by the University of Michigan Press. The cover features a pixelated, glitch-art style background in shades of pink, purple, rose, and teal. The title and author name appear in bright pink text on white rectangular blocks that seem to float over the abstract digital pattern. The subtitle appears in white text on a rose-colored banner.

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Poetry Society of America @poetrysociety.org · 09/09/2026

Tickets are on sale now for the Poetry Society’s fall 2026 events. ow.ly/Wh1O50ZKZHK Upcoming programs feature the nation's leading poets and thinkers, including Dara Barrois/Dixon, John Yau, Gabrielle Calvocoressi, Paisley Rekdal, Dawn Lundy Martin, A. O. Scott, and many more.

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Lever Press @leverpress.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

TRAVELS WITH MINA LOY: NAVIGATING THE AVANT-GARDE is now available to read online! This essential guidebook maps artist and writer Mina Loy's "long aesthetic itinerary" and is a companion text to the award-winning web resource mina-loy.com. Read more: buff.ly/snhCzvY

3D mockup of book "Travels with Mina Loy: Navigating the Avant-Garde" by Suzanne W. Churchill, Linda A. Kinnahan, and Susan Rosenbaum on a wooden table with a coffee next to it.

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

“This collection of insight, gratitude, and proclamation reminds us that to read Black women’s poetry is to experience the divine and unwavering pulse of freedom.” – Sidney Clifton, Founder and President of The Clifton House Out now from @uofmpress.bsky.social: press.umich.edu/Books/W/What...

Book cover for the Poets on Poetry title What the Mirror Said: The Necessity of Black Women in Poetry by Ashley M. Jones. The title appears in thin, elongated cream-colored letters stacked vertically on a deep red background, with each word mirrored upside down beneath itself, evoking a reflection. The subtitle and author name appear in smaller cream type to the left.

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

“A love-based poetics has no shame. It does not worry about appearing foolish. Rather, it lays itself bare in the name of transparency and progress.” – @khadijahqueen.com, from “A Radical Poetics of Love” Available from @uofmpress.bsky.social press.umich.edu/Books/R/Radi... #Booksky #Poetry

Front cover of the book ‘Radical Poetics’ by Khadijah Queen, published in the Poets on Poetry Series by the University of Michigan Press, edited by Derek Pollard. The cover features a Black woman sitting barefoot in a dimly lit, eclectic space surrounded by books and fabric drapes. The atmosphere is reminiscent of steampunk with a Southern gothic twist. The woman is wearing a pink dress and sitting on a floral-patterned surface. The subtitle reads ‘Essays on Literature & Culture.’

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Brooklyn Poets @brooklynpoets.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Welcome fall at our events, community groups, workshops, craft labs and more both at our space in Brooklyn Heights and online this September! mailchi.mp/brooklynpoet...

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

“Poetry is what lets the ghost reply, Don’t fence me in.” – Christina Pugh, from “Ghosts and the Overplus” Available from @uofmpress.bsky.social press.umich.edu/Books/G/Ghos... #Poetry #Books #Ghosts

Book cover of ‘Ghosts and the Overplus: Reading Poetry in the Twenty-First Century’ by
Christina Pugh, published in the Poets on Poetry Series by the University of Michigan Press, edited by Derek Pollard. The cover features a minimalist design with the title and author name in elegant typography. The visual element shows a mixed-media collage with watercolor elements in blue and purple tones on the left side, juxtaposed with a black and white seascape showing rough waters and what appears to be partially submerged wooden posts. The overall aesthetic combines abstract and representational elements in a contemplative, artistic composition.

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Poetry Foundation @poetry.foundation · 10/09/2026

The Poetry Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Pegasus Awards! 🎉 Robert Pinsky 🎉 Nikki Grimes 🎉 Luis Javier Rodríguez 🎉 Meg Day 🎉 Jason Schneiderman For more details, visit our website bit.ly/4x9ME6N Congratulations to this year's honorees!

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University of Michigan Press @uofmpress.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

And another round of congratulations for "Dispatches from the Land of Erasure" author Philip Metres for being named a 2026 Pegasus Award for Poetry Criticism finalist! Read more about the book here: buff.ly/q4wJXlJ

2026 Pegasus Award for Poetry Criticism finalist — Dispatches from the Land of Erasure: Essays and Conversations by Philip Metres, shown as a book with a colorful abstract-block cover set against a dark blue background.

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Poetry Society of America @poetrysociety.org · 08/09/2026

Aimee Nezhukumatathil reads "Big Night" from her collection NIGHT OWL (@eccobooks.bsky.social, 2026) for the May '26 installment of the PSA Reading Series.

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

“…all poetry is engaged in a process of discovery; it is seeking to uncover something new, to reveal through the medium of language what we never knew, or…only intuited but could not yet put into words.” – @normanfinkelstein.bsky.social, from “Michael Palmer” press.umich.edu/Books/T/To-G...

Front book cover of "To Go Into the Words" by Norman Finkelstein, featuring an impressionistic painting of a veiled figure in a long dark cloak against a soft pastel background. Published in the Poets on Poetry Series by the University of Michigan Press, edited by Derek Pollard.

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

“Good poems, like all children, share such complexity, a complexity made of the tension between the gestures we can control and the deep currents we can’t.” – @longrules.bsky.social, from “When Reading Is the Rule” Available from @uofmpress.bsky.social press.umich.edu/Books/J/Joy-...

Book cover for ‘Joy (Or Something Darker, but Like It)’ by Nathaniel Perry, published in the
Poets on Poetry Series by the University of Michigan Press, edited by Derek Pollard. Dark blue background with black organic shapes. "Joy" in colorful letters (yellow, coral, blue), subtitle in white. "POETRY & PARENTING" in yellow, and author's name in white at the bottom.

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

“Is this embarrassing to admit? That I think a poem must find in itself a way to be involved with the reality of love, love’s thinking, and thinking’s love.” – Dan Beachy-Quick, from “As in the Green Trees” Available from @uofmpress.bsky.social: press.umich.edu/Books/H/How-...

Book cover for How to Draw a Circle: On Reading and Writing by Dan Beachy-Quick, published by the University of Michigan Press in the Poets on Poetry Series, edited by Derek Pollard. The top features a round glass vase, a red bowl filled with gray sand, and an empty red bowl placed in front of a square photograph of a crater. The main title is in thin, red capital letters, with the subtitle set inside a large beige circle in the bottom right corner.

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University of Michigan Press @uofmpress.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Hungry for free ebooks? Check out our Voracious Reader Newsletter below. You can read these books for free online or download a free PDF, epub, or Kindle format to dig in later: buff.ly/F6U3pM8

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Poetry Society of America @poetrysociety.org · 01/09/2026

Matthew Rohrer reads "Grace" from ARMY OF GIANTS (Wave Books, 2024) for the March '26 installment of the PSA Reading Series.

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

“So, where has postmodernism’s critique of interiority left the love poem, with its emotions on its speaker’s sleeve? Never very far from death, tragedy, and time.” – Jane Miller, from “I Love You, a Sob Story (w/ music)” Available from @uofmpress.bsky.social press.umich.edu/Books/F/From...

Book cover featuring an abstract watercolor painting of overlapping earth-tone color blocks in ochre, rust, green, and blue. In the lower right-center, primitive silhouettes depict two camels led by a smaller figure. White text reads: "FROM THE VALLEY OF BRONZE CAMELS, A Primer, Some Lectures, & A Boondoggle on Poetry, Jane Miller." Published in the Poets on Poetry Series, edited by Derek Pollard.

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Brooklyn Poets @brooklynpoets.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In this five-week, online workshop with Cynthia Cruz, we'll examine closely the work of visual artists and writers whose work originates from the suspension between worlds, the very state we find ourselves in now. brooklynpoets.org/workshop/p/a...

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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 31/08/2026

“Errors become wanderings. Cross-outs remain as proof, condemnation, or amnesty.” In this week’s #CraftCapsule, Kazim Ali reflects on erasure and encouragers writers to experiment with the form. at.pw.org/AliCC1

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

“Not only is the poem or collected works a container or composite of our personality but it also exists as a statement of our freedom.” – Major Jackson, from “The Necessity of Language as Freedom” Available from @uofmpress.bsky.social press.umich.edu/Books/A/A-Be...

Book cover featuring an abstract, vertical stack of painted black and white piano keys against a light grey background. Text reads: "A Beat Beyond, SELECTED PROSE OF MAJOR JACKSON, Edited by Amor Kohli." Published in the Poets on Poetry Series by the University of Michigan Press, edited by Derek Pollard.

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

“I’m constantly bowled over by the detail and intentionality poets employ to deepen the impact of the content and to support the meaning of the poem.” – Ashley M. Jones, from “A Haiku for Sister Sonia Sanchez” Available from @uofmpress.bsky.social: press.umich.edu/Books/W/What...

Book cover for What the Mirror Said by Ashley M. Jones, published by the University of Michigan Press in the Poets on Poetry Series edited by Derek Pollard. The subtitle reads, The Necessity of Black Women in Poetry. The white title text features a faded, upside-down reflection beneath each word against a solid red background.

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Poetry Society of America @poetrysociety.org · 25/08/2026

Gregory Pardlo reads his poem "Do Not Resuscitate" for the November '25 installment of the PSA Reading Series.

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The Slowdown @slowdownshow.org · 16/07/2026

Not on our newsletter list? Sign up today at slowdownshow.org/newsletter to start each weekday with a poem delivered to your inbox. If you join this week, we'll send you a special postcard to either keep for yourself or mail to a loved one. Our little way of saying thanks for your support. 🖤

Photograph of a custom designed Slowdown postcard featuring the poem "Optimism" by Jane Hirshfield

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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 18/07/2026

#ClipOfTheDay: In this World Literature Today virtual event, U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze, Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún, and Daniel Simon talk about the power and impact of literary translation and celebrate new books, including Transient Worlds: On Translating Poetry edited by Sze. at.pw.org/WorldLiterature

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University of Michigan Press @uofmpress.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We're excited to publish "What Clever Friends: The Selected Letters of Jane Kenyon and Alice Mattison" edited by Chad Wriglesworth. More than 500 letters over 15 years reveal a deep friendship based in writing. press.umich.edu/Books/W/What...

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University of Michigan Press @uofmpress.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

"Poets as Public Scholars" is now available to read online! This new addition to the Digital Culture Books series models ways poetry can drive public scholarship in the digital age. Start reading here: doi.org/10.3998/mpub...

A 3D mockup of e-book "Poets as Public Scholars" with the text "Available Now" below.

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University of Michigan Press @uofmpress.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

It's the last week of our Spring Sale! Get 50% off all UMP books before this deal is gone here: press.umich.edu

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Poetry Society of America @poetrysociety.org · 16/06/2026

Philip Metres reads "From Thy Face Shall I Be Hid" from FUGITIVE / REFUGE (Copper Canyon Press, 2024) for the November '25 installment of the PSA Reading Series.

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University of Michigan Press @uofmpress.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Still haven't stocked up on your summer reading list? No worries, we have you covered! Get 50% off ALL books with code SPRING26 until July 1. Browse here: press.umich.edu

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University of Michigan Press @uofmpress.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

This Pride Month, check out our forthcoming and latest titles from our Gender and Sexuality Studies list with this blog post: press.umich.edu/Blog/2026/06...

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University of Michigan Press @uofmpress.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We're thrilled to announce our Fall 2026 Catalog!🎉 Browse our forthcoming titles for the season and get 50% off all pre-orders with code SPRING26. Browse the catalog here: buff.ly/7tV6V3Y

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Whether you’re heading to the beach or finally getting a chance to catch up on rest after another long academic year, chances are @uofmpress.bsky.social has a book or two for you. And at 50% off, now’s a great time to treat yourself! ⛱️☀️📚

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University of Michigan Press @uofmpress.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

AI & Society's review of "Artificial Humanities" says that it "stands out as a timely and foundational work." Read their full review at doi.org/10.1007/s001...

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Poetry Society of America @poetrysociety.org · 28/04/2026

Submissions open Friday! The Poetry Society invites poets to submit a single, previously unpublished poem (up to 10 lines) to be featured for a month, along with up to four other poems, in the window of our storefront office in Brooklyn, New York. Learn more: ow.ly/mesg50YRiUU

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

@people.com just published its 2026 list of “10 Inspiring and Educational Nonfiction Books to Read This Black History Month.” Congratulations to @uofmpress.bsky.social author @khadijahqueen.com on having RADICAL POETICS named to the list! people.com/best-nonfict...

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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 17/02/2026

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will launch their Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour across the country this spring, kicking off at Minneapolis’ Target Center on March 31. The 20-date run will feature 19 arena shows, and a final night on May 27 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

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Poetry Society of America @poetrysociety.org · 17/02/2026

Read Matthew Rohrer on his poem “The Winter Sun.” Matthew Rohrer and Cole Swensen will read at the Poetry Society of America on February 26 as part of the spring 2026 PSA Reading Series. ow.ly/vBms50YfkhH

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Derek Pollard, PhD @doc-pollard.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

If this isn't on the turntable yet, it's high time to switch things up. 🎷🎶 melissaaldana.lnk.to/Filin @bluenoterecords.bsky.social

Album cover for "Filin" by Melissa Aldana on Blue Note Records. A high contrast, grainy black-and-white photo shows saxophonist Melissa Aldana standing on a staircase, looking upward toward a sharp architectural shadow. The top of the cover features the album title "FILIN" in large light-blue block letters alongside the names of the quartet: Melissa Aldana, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Peter Washington, and Kush Abadey.

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Khadijah Queen @khadijahqueen.com · 09/02/2026

It’s been just over a year since this one was published. Looking forward to giving a talk about it at UI Chicago next month!

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The Slowdown @slowdownshow.org · 13/02/2026

"'Crossing the Rubicon' has long been a widely used idiom. It refers to having stepped over a line, or passed a point of no return," guest host @scryptkeeper.bsky.social shares in episode 1456. Read “Rubicon” by Carl Phillips, from SPEAK LOW (@fsgbooks.bsky.social): bit.ly/3Ma4QMt

a portion of Carl Phillips' poem, which reads:

hat moment in intimacy
when sorrow, fear, and anger cross in unison the same face,
what at first can seem almost
a form of pleasure, a mistake as
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Orion Magazine @orionmagazine.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

TODAY at 12 p.m. ET! Ross Gay and @nezhukumatathil.bsky.social will be chatting about love and intimacy alongside Mary Evelyn Tucker at this free online event! You can still register to get the link to join right here. See you there. 💚 orionmagazine.org/event-worksh...

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