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Hello #poets! We at the Ohio Poetry Association are thrilled to be joining you on Bluesky. We are an active group of poets and #poetry lovers who have a relationship with #Ohio. Join us at http://ohiopoetry.org.
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · Aug 25
SAVE THE DATE: November 15th in South Euclid, Ohio!

attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/13881294
Get Sharp! 2025 Ohio Poetry Publishing Conference
Free and open to all poets
attend.cuyahogalibrary.org
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · 8d
From our friends at the National Federation of State Poetry Societies: Submissions are now open for the Manningham Student Poetry contest (grades 6-8 and 9-12). Submit at nfsps.net/manningham-s....
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · 8d
Last call to register for what promises to be an amazing workshop by Geoff Anderson of DiVerses on Saturday October 11th at 1 p.m. both online (via Zoom) and in person at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center in Columbus, Ohio. Sponsored by the Ohio Poetry Association.
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · 19d
Just a reminder that registration is open for our 11 October quarterly workshop, "How to Write Better Using Lessons from Haiku," presented by Geoff Anderson of DiVerses. Attend virtually or in-person in Columbus, Ohio. For more information and to register, please visit www.ohiopoetryassn.org/events.
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · 10d
From our President, @mothergusa.bsky.social: "I am absolutely honored by the spirit of this collaborative event with America's River Roots & OPA and encourage poets and poetry lovers and river lovers alike to join us [in Cincinnati] where river and freedom poetry will flow on Friday 10/10 at 10am!!"
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · 19d
Just a reminder that registration is open for our 11 October quarterly workshop, "How to Write Better Using Lessons from Haiku," presented by Geoff Anderson of DiVerses. Attend virtually or in-person in Columbus, Ohio. For more information and to register, please visit www.ohiopoetryassn.org/events.
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · 25d
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Kent State University unveils poetry inspired by science despite federal funding cut
"The Nature of Our Times" was an adjunct to a Biden-era assessment of the nation's ecosystems, but funds for the study were canceled by the current administration.
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John Burroughs @jburroughs.bsky.social · 25d
Thursday in Kent, Ohio!

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Wick Poetry Center Kicks Off Semester with Book Launch, Reading and Exhibit
The Wick Poetry Center will begin the 2025 Fall Semester with a book launch, poetry readings and new exhibit from its Poets for Science collaboration.
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John Burroughs @jburroughs.bsky.social · 27d
Arthur Sze Will Be the Next U.S. Poet Laureate
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Arthur Sze Will Be the Next U.S. Poet Laureate
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John Burroughs @jburroughs.bsky.social · 28d
Come see and hear poet Jason Baldinger today at Mac's Backs Books in Cleveland Heights. Sunday, September 14th at 5 pm.

Details: www.facebook.com/events/20060...
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · Sep 10
Pennsylvania Poetry Society's 2026 contests (several of these are open to poets from other states):
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Literary Cleveland @literarycleveland.bsky.social · Aug 26
Thanks to Gennifer Harding-Gosnell and @signalcleveland.bsky.social for this great story about our free Inkubator Writing Conference which features interviews with several of the presenters. Check it out!
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Literary Cleveland hosts free Inkubator writers' conference - Signal Cleveland
Hear from presenters on what you can learn from taking their courses at this year’s Inkubator conference, Sept. 5 - 14.
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Literary Cleveland @literarycleveland.bsky.social · Jul 22
🎉Announcing the 2025 Inkubator Writing Conference 🎉

#CleInk25 is one of the largest free writing conferences in the country and this year we have made it bigger and better than ever!

Events September 5-14. Registration opens August 1.
inkubator.litcleveland.org
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Theresa Göttl Brightman @treeskwerl.bsky.social · Aug 30
To order your copy of The Roads at Night Looked Like Our Futures: A 40 Over 40 Poetry Anthology…

1. Visit www.akroncantonfoodbank.org
2. Click the ”Donate” button and donate at least $10. Books are $10 each.
3. Email your donation receipt and mailing address to [email protected]
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John Burroughs @jburroughs.bsky.social · Sep 3
Looking forward to having John Dorsey and Jason Baldinger return to Cleveland Heights for a poetry reading on September 14th, 5 p.m., at Mac's Backs-Books on Coventry. Hope to see you there!
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Poets Jason Baldinger & John Dorsey
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John Burroughs @jburroughs.bsky.social · Aug 26
Visible Voice Books is on the move!
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Visible Voice Books to Relocate to Larger Space in Ohio City This November
This fall, on Lorain: More books, more food, more shows
www.clevescene.com
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · Aug 25
SAVE THE DATE: November 15th in South Euclid, Ohio!

attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/13881294
Get Sharp! 2025 Ohio Poetry Publishing Conference
Free and open to all poets
attend.cuyahogalibrary.org
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · Aug 21
September 9th in Columbus! @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social and @theferocity.bsky.social

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Authors at the Library with Saeed Jones & Maggie Smith | Buy Tickets in Columbus | Ticketbud
Authors at the Library with Saeed Jones & Maggie Smith - Columbus - September 9, 2025 at 96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH, USA. Find event and ticket information on Ticketbud.
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · Aug 18
From our friends at the Ohio Center for the Book:

We'll be hosting an open mic poetry reading on Saturday, August 30th from 3-5 PM. We're offering this as an alternative to the other, better-known, airshow (although it will be in full view).
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Lit Youngstown @lityoungstown.bsky.social · Jun 4
Bookfair! After Happy Hour, Brainchild, CLE State U Poetry Ctr, Crisis Chronicles, Dodge, Driftwood, Elizabeth's Bookshop, Eulalia, Last-Picked, Milk & Cake, Neighborhood Bookstore Pdcst, Painted Pebble, POP! Art Bks Culture, Rescue, 7 Kitchens, Wick, Wilkes MFA
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Festival Details | Lit Youngstown
Lit Youngstown's 2024 Fall Literary Festival laid out, day-by-day, presentation-by-presentation.
www.lityoungstown.org
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · Aug 7
See you there!
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · Aug 7
We'll be there!
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Maggie Smith @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social · Aug 5
Some news! 🎉🎉🎉
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The Slowdown @slowdownshow.org · Aug 5
Today, we’re thrilled to share that the new host of The Slowdown is @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social!

The Slowdown will return with new episodes on August 18th. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and sign up for our free email newsletter at slowdownshow.org

📸: @cowtownchad.bsky.social
A headshot of the poet Maggie Smith framed by a caption: "Introducing our new host, Maggie Smith"
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Cait_onthe_luce @caitluce.bsky.social · Jul 12
I'm so excited for The People's Project curated by @theferocity.bsky.social and @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social! Out on September 9 from @atriabooks.bsky.social.
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Galley of The People's Project with an Island Books bookmark perched on the front counter at Island Books. The cover is blue with the title and author information in black lettering. Bookmark has a typewriter on it, display tables and shelves are in view.
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Kari Gunter-Seymour @karigunterseymour.bsky.social · Jul 28
My poem AMESVILLE GIRLS, published in DIRT SONGS, is up on POETRY TOWN today. georgebilgere.com/so/edPX7sle9... THANK YOU #GeorgeBilgere! #ohiopoetlaureate #EastOverPress
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · Aug 4
Mark your calendars for 10/22! The OPA is happy to serve as a Community Partner with Gramercy Books Bexley for this free event featuring all three of Ohio's Poets Laureate (so far): Amit Majmudar, Dave Lucas, and Kari Gunter-Seymour.
Tickets and more: www.gramercybooksbexley.com/event/evenin...
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · Aug 4
Mark your calendars for A Celebration of the Collected Work of Master Poet Stanley Plumly, November 8th at Gramercy Books Bexley. The Ohio Poetry Association is happy to serve as Community Partners for this special free event. Tickets and more information: www.gramercybooksbexley.com/event/celebr...
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