Poetry in America, the acclaimed public television series and educational initiative, announces the launch of Along These Lines on Substack, a newsletter from program creator and director Elisa New.

As a new gathering place and community resource, Along These Lines invites fans, educators, and lifelong learners into conversations about poetry and its impact on our culture, and our selves. At a moment when language is increasingly generated by machines, Along These Lines returns us to the active reading and reflection made possible by careful attention, emotional presence, and robust discussion.

A New Way to Experience Poetry

Readers will receive weekly insights from Elisa New, including:

• Reflections & Essays: Deep dives into the literature that defines our world.
• Behind-the-Scenes Access: Videos, never-before-seen interviews and stories from the field, along with sneak peeks of the new Season 5 of Poetry in America.
• Curated Resources: Discussion prompts for classrooms and reading groups.
• Conversations on expressive language in the age of the algorithm.

Looking Ahead: Poetry in America Season 5 to Premiere on YouTube

Season 5 of Poetry in America arrives this fall on YouTube. “It’s our best season yet,” says New. “We’re featuring poets from Edgar Allan Poe to Rita Dove, and guests from Diane von Furstenberg to Flavor Flav.”

Keep an eye out and follow Poetry in America on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@PoetryinAmerica.

Join the Conversation
Membership to the Along These Lines community is currently free. To subscribe and begin receiving reflections from Elisa New, visit https://poetryinamerica.substack.com/. 

About Poetry in America
Directed by Harvard professor emerita Elisa New, Poetry in America is a multi-platform initiative that includes the acclaimed public television series, a suite of digital courses, and educational resources used by learners all over the world. Through video, curricular resources, and now our Substack newsletter, we aim to make poems accessible and meaningful for a broad audience.

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