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Join Ukiah Branch Library staff as we host poetry events in-person on the third Saturday of each month at 3 p.m. This free event is open to both teens and adults – all are invited to share poems in any form or style, or just listen to others. On May 18, we welcome Amie Whittemore. […]

By Nancy Takacs, Poet Laureate of Helper City KT Gallery is hosting a poetry reading as part of the statewide Utah Humanities Festival of the Book on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. I am hoping you can make it. I think you'll absolutely love these two poets. The Utah Humanities supports readings around the state

WPSU's Poetry Moment features poet Lynn Levin and her poem "In the Alte Pinakothek."

At Smartish Pace, we conduct different kinds of poetry contests. See the prizes by visiting our website today.

Smartish Paceneeds support to continue our mission in promoting contemporary poetry. Visit our website today to learn how you can help.

At Smartish Pace, you can read about the interviews we conducted with acclaimed authors. Learn more by checking out our website today.

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Poetry Prizes Erskine J. Poetry Prize (2021, published in 2022) Enter your poems in the 21st annual prize today! All poems submitted for the prize will be considered for publication in Smartish Pace. Therefore, it is possible to have your poems selected for an issue of Smartish Pace even if they do not win the Erskine J. Poetry Prize. Winning poet receives $200. Top three poets and all finalists (usually about 10) are published in Smartish Pace. Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Submit 3...

Home So what is Smartish Pace? Smartish Pace is an independent non-profit magazine in Baltimore that was founded by Editor Stephen Reichert in 1999. Weve published over a dozen Pulitzer Prize winners and many poets for the first time. Weve been the most fun at AWP for 20 years and hosted countless readings at over 50 venues and currently host a monthly reading series in Baltimore at Bird in Hand. We also have a new baby website that is a big mess but were working on it and soon it will be as...

Donate As an independent nonprofit magazine, not affiliated with or supported by any institution or grant,  Smartish Pace needs the support of individual readers like you. We use donations to promote contemporary poetry through our website, host free public poetry readings and publish our magazine. None of our staff members receive compensation for their work—we are volunteers. Any donation—large or small—will help. Your contribution may be made by check or money order. If you give $...