Academy of American Poets

Founded to support American poets at all stages of their careers and to foster the appreciation of contemporary poetry.

The Academy administers a wide variety of programs, including National Poetry Month (April), the largest literary celebration

in the world; online educational resources providing free poetry lesson plans for high school teachers; the Poetry Audio

Archive, a collection of nearly 500 recordings dating back to the 1960s; and Poets.org, our award-winning website which

provides a wealth of content on contemporary American poetry and receives a million unique users each month.

Canadian Poetry Association

The main aims of the Canadian Poetry Association are:
 

 To promote the reading, writing, publishing and preservation of poetry in Canada through the individual efforts of

members;

 To promote communication among poets, publishers and the general public;

 To encourage leadership and participation from members and to encourage the formation and development of 

 autonomous local chapters.

HaikuOz  The Australian Haiku Society

This site was established in 2000 to promote enjoyment of haiku within Austrailia and to bring Australian writers to the

world haiku community. There are competitions, events, news and archives of haiku.

Literature Wales

Formerly Academi and Ty Newydd this is the Welsh National Literature Promotion Agency and Society for Authors

representing the interests of Welsh writers· (poets, novelists, fictioneers, storytellers, dramatists, critics) and Welsh

writing both inside Wales and beyond.

New Zealand Poetry Society

Promoting and supporting poetry and poets in New Zealand.

As well as publishing an informative, NZPS runs the Poets in Workplaces Scheme; an annual International Poetry Competition

that features two adult and two youth sections (to encourage and promote young writers); publishes an anthology of

prizewinning and commended entries and editor's picks from the Competition;  runs an annual Poetry Workshop with an

established poet as guest tutor; organises tours of local and of overseas poets with the support of Creative New Zealand

and other high-profile agencies such as the Australian High Commission; offers a Poetry Advisory Service; provides

information on poetry competitions in New Zealand and overseas; and hosts an informational and member-driven website.

Poetry International Web

Poetry International Web’s main objectives include making available quality poetry from as many countries as possible to an

international readership, encouraging poetry translation, stimulating the international exchange of knowledge about poetry,

and facilitating an international community of poetry-readers.

Poetry in the Arts

Based in Austin, Texas, USA, PITA is a collaborative effort involving poets, writers, educators, the business community and

volunteers from throughout society who are commited to promoting the literary arts and artists and literary arts education.

Poetry Ireland

Poetry Ireland/Éigse Éireann is the national organisation for poetry in Ireland.

They serve all 32 counties and receive support from The Arts Council of Ireland/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and The Arts Council

of Northern Ireland.

Their remit is to act as a resource and information point for everything to do with poetry in Ireland serving poets, writers,

academics and any member of the public with an interest in poetry.

Poetry Society of America

A comprehensive resource for poets in America; including news, competitions, events, awards, a store, and a large poetry

website database.