News & Announcements

About the Poetry Society of Virginia

We illuminate Virginia’s poets, cultures, communities, and literary power by making and sharing poems. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community aimed at creating a sense of belonging in Virginia’s poetry community. We are committed to equity and the mutual respect for the diverse beliefs and values of all.…Continue reading “About the Poetry Society of Virginia”

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

2026 PSV North American Poetry Book Award Results

The Poetry Society of Virginia is pleased to announce the Winner of the 2026 PSV North American Poetry Book AwardDining…

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

PSV Spring Festival Registration is Open

PSV Members please use this form to register for the PSV Spring Festival. PSV Festival Registration Only members need to…

PSV Festival Schedule

Check out the schedule for the annual PSV Festival this April 10th and 11th! Note: room numbers are still being…

Events

The State of the Youth Voice: Unseen to Unstoppable September 10

4 Sep 2025September 4, 2025

State of the Youth Voice: Unseen to Unstoppable on September 10th, 2025, at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk. This event is more than a program—it is our chance…

Wolf Devouring A Wolf Devouring A Wolf by Cassandra Whitaker available now

Cassandra Whitaker, from the Southwestern region, released her first full-length collection in late July. Her collection, Wolf Devouring A Wolf Devouring A Wolf, is available from Jackleg Press. Whitaker is…

Remembering Barbara Drucker Smith

18 Aug 2025August 18, 2025

Barbara D. Smith was a poet and author who was a member of the Tidewater Writers Association, Virginia Writers Club, and Poetry Society of Virginia. She was a pioneer of…

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Poetry Reading with Loralee Clark

5 Aug 2025August 5, 2025

On August 30, 2025 from 12-4 p.m. at Turn the Page bookstore in Williamsburg, VA, Loralee Clark will be reading from her poetry book, "Solemnity Rites," an account of reimagined…

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Final Call: Ed Lull Memorial “Veterans Resilience and Perseverance Poetry Contest” Extended to September 15th

Please see the contest page for full details and submission information. Perseverance and Resilience through Poetry Contest: Edward W. Lull Memorial

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An Important Message from Our Newsletter Editor

19 Jul 2025July 19, 2025

Hello everyone! I'm your newsletter edito, Fairouz Bsharat, and I have a message for anyone who wishes for their poetry news to be shared on the bi-monthly newsletter. Please have…

Spin: Tales from the Diamond forthcoming from Slipstream Press

18 Jun 2025August 5, 2025

J. R. Thelin has a new chapbook of poems, Spin: Tales from the Diamond, forthcoming from Slipstream Press in August 2025. Sara Henning, author of Burn and View from True…

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Ed Lull Memorial “Veterans Resilience and Perseverance Poetry Contest” Extended to August 24th

11 Jun 2025June 11, 2025

The deadline on the Ed Lull Memorial "Veterans Resilience and Perseverance Poetry Contest" has been extended to August 24th. The contest will close at midnight on August 24th. Submissions excepted…

Celebrating PSV Young Poets in the Community

12 May 2025August 5, 2025

Class of 2025: Engineering Student Finds Community at ODU Former Young Poet in the Community, Marjorie Cenese, has been awarded with the J. Harold Lampe Award for Overall Excellence in…

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Change to registration start time! Festival registration will now begin at 8:30 AM!

25 Apr 2025May 12, 2025

We apologize for the late announcement and can't wait to see you at the annual PSV festival tomorrow!