Join us in celebrating the selected poets from the 2026 Mayor's Poetry Program!

At this event you'll get to hear poetry readings on the theme of "belonging," meet the poets, and see their work hanging in Boston City Hall.

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Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month and National Poetry Month with an afternoon of poetry, performances, and conversation featuring George Abraham, Key K. Bird, Feda Eid, and Jess Rizkallah.

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Join us for a poetry reading and conversation featuring Daniella Toosie-Watson, Reign Fakih, and Imani Davis in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month and National Poetry Month! There will be snacks, themed book recommendations, and a gift card giveaway.

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Celebrate National Poetry Month at Mass Poetry's Individual Teen Slam Finals! This is the culmination of a series of qualifying events for a spot on Mass Poetry’s Youth Slam team. The top five poets will represent the team and compete this summer at the international youth poetry slam festival Brave New Voices, happening July 15-18 in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.

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A former City of Boston Artist-in-Residence and BPL Literary Light, Charles Coe impacted our cultural landscape through his evocative poetry and dedicated teaching. This special afternoon gathering features Charles Coe poetry readings by literary luminaries and heartfelt tributes celebrating his enduring community spirit.

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Readings and Tributes by:

• Regie O'Hare Gibson, Poet Laureate of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Robert Pinsky, United States Poet Laureate
• Helen Elaine Lee, Author & Professor in Comparative Media Studies/Writing, MIT
• Lloyd Schwartz, Poet Laureate of the City of Somerville
• Elizabeth McKim, Author and Professor, Lesley University
• Emmanuel Oppong Yeboah, Poet Laureate, City of Boston
• Richard Hoffman, author and professor, Emerson College
• Dean Stevens, Boston Community Church Administrator
• Ian Hannan, Student at Northeastern University
• Ena Fox, Visual Artist, Arts Administrator & Aspiring Writer

Join us online to learn how to secure funding for the projects that matter most to your community—from affordable housing and historic preservation, to new parks and recreation spaces. We will review eligibility requirements, the application process, and more. Our team is here to support you in bringing your vision to life for 2027.