Eight ways to celebrate National Poetry Month virtually

Spring has come to Columbia, Maryland, and we should all be out enjoying the warmer weather, soaking in the beautiful blossoms that have sprung up around the region, and enjoying the many live events that were scheduled to mark National Poetry Month. Instead, we’re staying inside, maybe going for a safely distant walk every now and again, and looking for ways to connect virtually.

But no matter what fear and uncertainty reign outside, literature is there to provide solace. And luckily, there are many ways to celebrate National Poetry Month — and literary creativity in general — virtually. We’ve compiled just a few below. This is by no means an exhaustive list — let us know if there are any that we should add!

1. Check out 30 ways to celebrate National Poetry Month online, compiled by the Academy of American Poets. To name just a few, you can sign…