Since its inception in 1999, World Poetry Day "recognizes the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind."
Celebrate World Poetry Day with poetry-related hero content.
The MY HERO Project and The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation are accepting submissions during April for poems about heroes. You can also submit a film, audio recording or artwork illustrating an original hero poem.
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In a remote corner of the world a living relic from a prehistoric age still exists. A creature that once roamed the northern plains alongside mammoths and sabertooth cats. This short film is the result of my journey into his world.
High school student Dylan Rock's hero is poet Matsuo Bashō. Read his hero story and his original poems inspired by Bashō.
A student from Rush-Henrietta writes about his poet hero Matsuo Bashō, who is considered the best master of haiku.
Dylan Rock writes his own haiku about and inspired by Matsuo Bashō.
Listen & Read Along
Phillis Wheatley was the first distinguished African-American poet. [This story is also available in French.]
Walt Whitman, iconic American poet, by Robert Shetterly of Americans Who Tell the Truth.
Amanda Gorman, Young Leader of Social Change, was named 2015 National Youth Poet Laureate. Art for the Amplifier Foundation
The poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal portrayed by Haiqa Asim of Bahria Town School
American poet Langton Hughes of the Harlem Renaissance.
Collections of Hero Essays about Poets from All over the World
Learning about the lives of poets, and their differing place in society throughout the ages is a fascinating journey. Enjoy these collections of hero essays about poets from all over the world.
Hero Essays on Poets from the 19th Century
See previous winners of the Mattie Poetry Contest - click the image below
Highlights from The MY HERO Poetry Salon for Social Justice
Organized by Odile Dewar this special program featured readings of original poetry by professional writers and students.
Poetry Lesson Plan and Resources
How to Read a Poem | Academy of American Poets
Reading poetry well is part attitude and part technique. Learn how to read a poem with the Academy of American Poets.
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