Celebrate National Poetry Month in These Literary Destinations

Celebrate National Poetry Month this month in these literary destinations:

Mississippi

Take the Mississippi Writers Trail to celebrate the state’s significant locations connected to literary icons like Eudora Welty, Richard Wright and more.

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Jackson, Mississippi

The city’s rich literary heritage has produced authors like John Grisham, Willie Morris and Margaret Walker.

Oxford, Mississippi

This Mississippi destination was home to William Faulkner, one of the most celebrated writers of American literature.

Natchez, Mississippi

Natchez hosts the annual Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration, bringing together authors, scholars and filmmakers.

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Boone, North Carolina

Offerings here include the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University, writing workshops at Art of Living Retreat Center and independent bookstores.

Columbus, Ohio

This literary paradise is home to authors like R.L. Stine and Maggie Smith, a bestselling poet; The Book Loft offers a perfect place to get lost in the stacks.

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Other U.S destinations with a literary bent include Sarasota, Florida; Providence, Rhode Island; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Buffalo, New York; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Montgomery, Alabama; and Kentucky. If you’d prefer to take your literary travels to another country, consider Dubai, where Books Kinokuniya boasts more than 1 million titles; and Jamaica, which hosts Calabash International Literary Festival.