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“Toni Morrison,” a Prose Poem by Nikki Giovanni

“Toni Morrison,” a Prose Poem by Nikki Giovanni

From the Collection “The New Book”

By Nikki Giovanni | September 3, 2025

Arundhati Roy! Helen Garner! Joan Silber! 20 new books out today.

Arundhati Roy! Helen Garner! Joan Silber! 20 new books out today.

By Julia Hass | September 2, 2025

Beloved poet Nikki Giovanni has died at 81.

Beloved poet Nikki Giovanni has died at 81.

By Brittany Allen | December 10, 2024

Local Outsiders: On Growing Up Black in Appalachia

Local Outsiders: On Growing Up Black in Appalachia

Katrina M. Powell Explores the Long History of Migration and Displacement in a Majority White Region

By Katrina M. Powell | June 10, 2024

The Annotated Nightstand: What Nicole Chung is Reading Now and Next

The Annotated Nightstand: What Nicole Chung is Reading Now and Next

Featuring Lydia Davis, Thao Thai, Rebecca Makkai and more

By Diana Arterian | April 6, 2023

The Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize named 11 recipients this year, awarding a total of $1.1 million.

The Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize named 11 recipients this year, awarding a total of $1.1 million.

By Corinne Segal | September 8, 2022

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Have you always wanted to have a conversation with an AI version of poet Nikki Giovanni?

By Jonny Diamond | February 3, 2022

Amyra León on How Frida Kahlo Influenced Her to Write the Wound

By History of Literature | January 15, 2021

Kwame Alexander on Learning, from a Young Age, to 'Use His Words'

By First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing | December 28, 2020

Make Me Rain by Nikki Giovanni, Read by the Author">Audio Book Recommendation: <emMake Me Rain by Nikki Giovanni, Read by the Author">

Make Me Rain by Nikki Giovanni, Read by the Author">Audio Book Recommendation: Make Me Rain by Nikki Giovanni, Read by the Author

New Poetry Read by Giovanni Herself

By Behind the Mic | November 27, 2020

Nikki Giovanni: Why We Need Poetry

Nikki Giovanni: Why We Need Poetry

Make Me Rain, a Collection of Poetry and Prose">From Make Me Rain, a Collection of Poetry and Prose

By Nikki Giovanni | October 21, 2020

The 32 Most Iconic Poems in the English Language

The 32 Most Iconic Poems in the English Language

Plus Some Bonus Poems, Because We Love You

By Emily Temple | March 7, 2019

Your Pocket Guide to 10 Literary Movements

Your Pocket Guide to 10 Literary Movements

Never Again Will You Have Nothing to Say at a Literary Dinner Party

By Emily Temple | April 5, 2018

10 Wonderful Children's Poets You Should Know

10 Wonderful Children's Poets You Should Know

In Honor of Shel Silverstein, Who Died 18 Years Ago Today

By Emily Temple | May 10, 2017

20 Literary Voices On What to Do Now

20 Literary Voices On What to Do Now

Lauren Groff, Yaa Gyasi, Nikki Giovanni and Others on Moving Forward and Fighting Back

By Emily Temple | January 30, 2017

Roots">Nikki Giovanni on Race, Hope, Fatherhood, and <emRoots">

Roots">Nikki Giovanni on Race, Hope, Fatherhood, and Roots

On the 40th Anniversary of Alex Haley's Classic

By Nikki Giovanni | May 20, 2016

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