Poem-a-Day, #NationalPoetryMonth & more, celebrating 90 years as the nation's leading champion of poets, poetry, and the work of poetry organizations.Home The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs and Issues**: The website provides a platform for poetry that often addresses and reflects on significant societal issues, such as political protests, civil rights, and social justice, as seen in the works of poets like Langston Hughes, Adrienne Rich, and Amiri Baraka[1][5].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By offering a vast collection of poetry, the site encourages readers to engage with literature, which can enhance their emotional and intellectual well-being. Poetry can also serve as a tool for self-expression and reflection, contributing to personal growth and mental health benefits[1][3].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The site promotes poetry as a form of public speech and activism, which can inspire and mobilize people to engage in democratic deliberation and social change. Poets featured on the site often use their work to advocate for various causes and to raise awareness about critical issues[1].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The educational resources, including lesson plans and writing exercises, help in developing critical thinking, creativity, and self-awareness among readers, particularly young people. This contributes to the overall well-being and intellectual development of the community[3].