National Poetry Day archive

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English

Find current and past resources for National Poetry Day below, including poems, teaching notes, and audio and video recordings.

Gaelic

Là Nàiseanta na Bàrdachd

Gheibhear lorg air goireasan ùra agus seana airson Là Nàiseanta na Bàrdachd (LNB) an seo. Nam measg tha dàin, notaichean teagaisg, agus clàran claisneachd agus bhidio.

National Poetry Day Archive | Tasglann Là Nàiseanta na Bàrdachd

National Poetry Day 2023

This year's theme is Refuge. Visit the National Poetry Day website for more information and resources.

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National Poetry Day 2022

National Poetry Day is a UK-wide celebration of poetry, taking place on the 6th of October 2022. This year's theme is The Environment.

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National Poetry Day 2021 with Hollie McNish

For National Poetry Day we present three exclusive recordings from Hollie McNish's SLUG Book Tour

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National Poetry Day 2019

We are the lead agency in Scotland for National Poetry Day. From 1999, National Poetry Day has been themed by Forward Arts Foundation; this year’s theme of ‘truth’ seemed especially pertinent for inspiration. It is also the UNESCO Year...

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