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Four quadrants contain symbols from four famous forms of poetry: haiku, sonnet, acrostic and limerick. April is National Poetry Month, what type of poetry is best? (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)

Poll: What type of poetry is best?

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist | April 2, 2024

National Poetry Month is observed in April, honoring the beauty and significance of poetry for aspiring poets and literary fans. The Academy of American Poets founded this month-long celebration in 1996 to celebrate poetry's enormous effect on our lives...

The DeKalb Public Library sign is lit up at night. The Library will be hosting its annual fall book sale from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22. (Northern Star File Photo)

Blackout poetry event kicks off National Poetry Month

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | March 29, 2023

  DeKALB – Redacted, erased, removed. Sometimes the most powerful words are the words not spoken.  Poetry is at the heart of the human experience. To celebrate the start of National Poetry Month, the DeKalb Public Library is hosting a poetry...