The Boston Globe, April 18th, 1999
Four years ago, the Academy of American Poets launched a campaign to boost public interest in poetry and designated April as National Poetry Month. According to Bill Wadsworth, executive director of the academy, the annual celebration has taken on a life of it's own. This year enthusiasm for promoting poetry has reached a new level. Displays and events revolving around poetry are featured in schools, libraries, and bookstores; poetry readings and performances are scheduled in cities throughout the country. A young people's poetry week, sponsored by the Children's Book Council, features book li...
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