Fans of John Keats, Maya Angelou, and Sylvia Plath should rejoice in the month of April, as it is National Poetry Month. First introduced in 1996, the Academy of American Poets thought it was time for the United States to increase their appreciation and awareness of poetry. In 1999, Canada joined in the yearly celebration. During this time, you may find libraries and local organizations holding small gatherings or celebrations, but it’s also the perfect time to give gifts to poetry lovers.
A few gift ideas for poets include:
An International Anthology of Poetry
A Book of Luminous Things offers 344 pages of international poetry in an anthology that captures the emotions and creativity of poets from around the world. The book offers the passion of a variety of American, European, and Chinese wordsmiths – just to name a few.
Travel back into time where romantic poets scribbled their verses with quills and ink. Calligraphy pens and ink could make an appealing gift for a poet. For example, Amazon.com carries an assortment of kits, such as the Sheaffer Calligraphy Maxi Kit
Word Play Refrigerator Magnets
An amusing way to encourage creative thinking for a poetry lover is by gifting Word Play Refrigerator Magnets
Perfect for your refrigerator or magnetic board, this poetry haiku kit centers on creating traditional haikus – 17 syllables – with 5 syllables in the first and last line, and 7 in the middle. Usually, these short poems focus on topics of nature and the seasons. The set offers more than 240 haiku-friendly words and word-fragment magnets.
The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
Help a budding poet’s mind expand with a book specially geared towards their age group. The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
