Subscribe to Along These Lines, the Poetry in America Substack
Along These Lines is the official Poetry in America Substack, bringing you thoughtful essays, close readings, and conversations about poetry’s place in our lives today. From creator and host Elisa New and the Poetry in America team, this newsletter furthers our core mission: to make poetry accessible to everyone.
What you’ll find in the Poetry in America newsletter
- Grab and Go Resources: Ready-to-use discussion prompts, lesson plans, and video clips for your book club, classroom, or kitchen table.
- Reflections & Fast Takes: Founder and Host Elisa New’s personal essays on the “backstories” of our filming—from recruiting guests like Flavor Flav and Shaquille O’Neal to the quiet moments that happen when a Supreme Court Justice, a former President, or a high schooler engages with a poem.
- Season 5 Sneak Peeks: Exclusive first looks at our upcoming television season, featuring poets from Edgar Allan Poe to Rita Dove.
- The Future of Reading: Real talk about the fate of the humanities, the role of the “classics” in a modern world, and how we can keep original writing and critical thinking alive in the age of AI.
Whether you’re new to poetry or have been reading for years, Along These Lines is an invitation to add your voice to the conversation.
Why Poetry in America launched Along These Lines
For years, Poetry in America has brought poetry to millions of public television viewers and students of all ages.
This Substack offers a new, more personal space for readers, educators, and the “poetry-curious” to connect.
Along These Lines allows us to:
- Share writing in a more immediate and personal way
- Highlight a wider range of voices
- Build a community of readers engaging with poetry together
“Proliferation of Purple Shoes” | AI-assisted illustration via Google Gemini
About Poetry in America
Poetry in America is an educational media initiative dedicated to moving poetry beyond the page and into modern life.
Through video, curricular resources, and now our Substack newsletter, we aim to make poems accessible and meaningful for a broad audience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Poetry in America Substack?
The Poetry in America Substack is Along These Lines, our official newsletter on Substack featuring essays, close readings, and conversations about poetry.
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