National Poetry Month

This column was written by Constance Alexander, a Hoptown Chronicle board member, as part of a series recognizing National Poetry Month.

Resurrecting an Appalachian tragedy with poetry, prose and photography

by Constance Alexander
April 29, 2024

Constance Alexander's last column in a National Poetry Month series looks at creative techniques applied in the book "Appalachian Ghosts."

Poetry collection ‘Feeding the Ghosts’ celebrates promise of mornings

by Constance Alexander
April 16, 2024

Rahul Mehta's collection convinced Alexander to "seek sustenance in the dawning day."

Willie Carver Jr.’s book ‘Gay Poems for Red States’ is a must read

by Constance Alexander
April 9, 2024

Carver taught successfully for more than a decade and was named Kentucky Teacher of the Year in 2022 before a small contingent in his community ended his career.

Poet explores survival through ‘small things’

by Constance Alexander
April 3, 2024

Columnist Constance Alexander, who provides opportunities to observe National Poetry Month, recommends a new collection by teacher, poet and fiber artist Jane Hicks.