April is National Poetry Month, so what better time to share some of my all time favorites collections perfect for beginners or anyone seeking some recommendations. Even more than fiction I believe poetry is a very personal thing. What I like, you may not, and what you like I may not, so take my recommendations and explore poetry and everything it has to offer so you can find what works best for you.

American Academy of Poets https://poets.org/academy-american-poets

National Poetry Month https://poets.org/national-poetry-month

@poetsorg https://www.instagram.com/poetsorg/

@buttonpoetry https://www.instagram.com/buttonpoetry/

Collections Mentioned

Stuff I've Been Feeling Lately by Alicia Cook

Shades of Missing You by Vironika Tugaleva

Black Movie by Danez Smith

Black Girl, Call Home by Jasmine Mans

Of Yesteryear by Lauren Eden

Hi, Lady and Other Random Thoughts by Max Smith

Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernill

The Princess Saves Herself in This One by Amanda Lovelace

The Witch Doesn't Burn in This One by Amanda Lovelace

The Mermaid's Voice Return in This One by Amanda Lovelace

Break Your Glass Slippers by Amanda Lovelace

Shine Your Icy Crown by Amanda Lovelace

Unlock Your Storybook Heart by Amanda Lovelace

Planting Gardens in Graves by r.h. sin

Books Mentioned

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

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