Poem in Your Pocket Day: April 30

The Academy of American Poets has designated April 30 as Poem in Your Pocket Day—a celebration of poetry in motion, shared from one person to another as part of National Poetry Month.

Participating is simple: select a poem, carry it with you, and share it throughout the day—at school, at work, at home, or online.

Here are a few easy ways to celebrate the day:

Download and print our Poem in Your Pocket booklet to carry and share throughout the day.

Create and fold your own one-page poetry zine, developed by 826 National—ideal for younger readers and classroom use.

Go to Poets.org and find a short or resonant poem. Share it however you would like.

Post a poem or record a video of yourself reading one using #PocketPoem.

Email or text a poem to friends, family, neighbors, or colleagues.

Read a poem aloud.

Poetry is meant to travel. However you share it, the goal is simple: put a poem into someone else’s day.

You can also explore our FAQs and learn more about the history of Poem in Your Pocket Day on Poets.org.