Poem In Your Pocket Day
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Our Special Day is coming soon
Every April, on Poem in Your Pocket Day, people throughout the United States celebrate by selecting a poem, carrying it with them, and sharing it with others throughout the day. At schools, bookstores, libraries, parks, workplaces, and other venues poetry will be celebrated out loud with open readings of poems from pockets.
Before April 30th
Select a poem
Make a copy of your favorite poem for your pocket
Practice reading your poem
On Thursday, April 30th
Share your poem with people throughout the day. Listen to others as they share their poems with you.