Academy of American Poets

The Academy of American Poets is a non-profit organization based in New York City, New York. With 24 employees, the organization is dedicated to promoting contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. The Academy produces Poets.org, a comprehensive website featuring resources for poets and poetry enthusiasts. They also host National Poetry Month, publish the Poem-a-Day series and American Poets magazine, and create educational resources for teachers. Additionally, they organize poetry readings, events, and award prizes and fellowships to recognize outstanding poets. A cornerstone of the Academy's mission is fostering a nationwide appreciation for poetry. They achieve this through a variety of initiatives, including collaborations with educators, community organizations, and other literary institutions. To connect with the Academy of American Poets, visit their website at poets.org.

The Academy of American Poets, established in 1934, is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting American poets and promoting the appreciation of contemporary poetry. The organization's headquarters are located at 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 901, New York, NY 10038. The Academy of American Poets operates within the education, arts and culture, nonprofit, and publishing industries. It provides various programs and publications to support its mission. These include Poets.org, Poem-a-Day, National Poetry Month, and American Poets magazine. The organization also offers several poetry prizes and fellowships. The Academy of American Poets' offerings are designed to serve the education, arts and culture, nonprofit, and publishing sectors. The organization's competitive advantages include its free programs and publications, its position as a leading champion of American poets and poetry, and its annual poetry prizes and fellowships. The Academy of American Poets operates with values centered on anti-racism, accessibility, collaboration, equity, and inclusion. The Academy of American Poets is led by President and Executive Director Ricardo Alberto Maldonado. Other key personnel include Director of Development Sheryl Woodruff, Development Coordinator Laura Pitt, Education Consultant Ava Lehrer, Content & Education Editor Kat Rejsek, Senior Content Editor Mary Sutton, Advertising & Marketing Director Michelle Campagna, Content Editor Nadra Mabrouk, Programs Director Nikay Paredes, Education Ambassador Richard Blanco, Axinn Fellow Subin Lee, and Associate Content Editor & Producer Thea Matthews. The organization can be contacted via phone at (212) 274-0343 or (888) 790-0721, and through various email addresses, including [email protected], [email protected], and others.