Day Eight’s poets-in-the-schools program brings local poets to perform and teach in DC schools. Many exceptional local poets have never had educator training. This professional development opportunity is designed to provide an introduction to lesson plan development and program evaluation. Applications are open now for poets interested to participate in Day Eight’s 2026 professional development […]
Category Archives: Updates and News
09
Jun
Jun
Join the Day Eight community for a reading of Poems of U. S. History published in the Mid-Atlantic Review selected by editors Carolivia Herron, Summer Tate, and Robert Bettmann. The special section of Poems of U. S. History was created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Poems selected […]
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May
May
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, attendees to the Anacostia Neighborhood Library enjoyed the final reading of the series, culminating in selection of Angelo ‘CanMan tha Poet’ Brooks as the 2026 DC Poet Project winner. Brooks performed at the event alongside finalists MariTi Lovell, Kiara Penn, and Delante Allen. 2026 DC Poet Project winner Angelo ‘CanMan […]