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Poem in Your Pocket Day: Ideas for Celebrating

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First instituted in New York City in 2002 and recognized nationwide in 2009, "Poem in Your Pocket Day" is part of National Poetry Month (April) and celebrates poetry in everyday life. A brief news story includes 9 ideas about how to spread the love of verse, and share original or favorite poems in print or digitally. Nice lesson ideas and links to apps, videos, sites, and related articles.

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