Poets.org

Poets.org is the premier digital destination produced by the Academy of American Poets, a nonprofit organization founded in 1934 to support poets at all stages of their careers. Launched in 1996, the website serves as one of the world’s largest online resources for poems, featuring a curated collection of thousands of classic and contemporary works, poet biographies, and essays. The platform is perhaps best known for its Poem-a-Day series, which delivers previously unpublished poems to hundreds of thousands of subscribers daily, and for being the digital home of National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world.

Beyond serving as a repository for verse, Poets.org provides extensive educational tools, including lesson plans and resources for K–12 teachers through its “Teach This Poem” initiative. By offering audio recordings, video performances, and interactive features like “Poetry Near You,” the site fosters a vibrant global community dedicated to the appreciation of poetry. It remains a vital hub for the Academy’s mission to increase the visibility of poets and ensure that poetry continues to hold an important place in contemporary culture.