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New York, November 1, 1995 --The Academy of American Poets has joined with publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, educators, and poets across the country to establish April as National Poetry Month, an annual celebration of poetry and its central place in American culture. A partial list of National Poetry Month activities, participants, and sponsors is on the following pages.

The first annual National Poetry Month will be observed in April 1996. The organizers expect more than a thousand businesses and non-profit organizations across the United States to participate in this project. Independent bookstores and national chains will host readings and create special book displays; publishers and book distributors will offer special discounts and promotional packages; libraries, universities, and literary organizations will sponsor readings, festivals, and workshops; and teachers and educational organizations will work to emphasize poetry as an essential part of the school curriculum.

United States Poet Laureate Robert Hass has remarked, " 'So many uttering tongues,' Walt Whitman said. National Poetry Month is a wonderful way to celebrate the richness of the voices in our midst."

The Academy of American Poets will distribute information kits to bookstores and libraries interested in participating in National Poetry Month. The kits will include advice on how to organize readings and book displays, a resource guide to publishers and literary organizations, listings of prize-winning books, special suggestions for librarians, and other information on how to plan for the month. The kit will also include a National Poetry Month poster. The Academy has also arranged for the National Council of Teachers of English to mail special information packets to educators interested in participating in National Poetry Month.

Booksellers and Librarians: To request an order form for the free information kit, booksellers and librarians should send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to The Academy of American Poets, Dept. NPM, 584 Broadway, Suite 1208, New York, NY 10012-3250 (212) 903-4059. Kits will be mailed on or before March 1, 1996.

Educators: To receive free National Poetry Month resource materials, educators should call or write the National Council of Teachers of English, Attn: Poetry Project, 1111 Kenyon Road, Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 328-3870 Ext. 290. Or fax requests to (217) 328-0977.

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