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NIEHS Kids Page--Environmental Art and Poetry Gallery
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/gallery.htm
View other students' artwork and poetry representing the environment, health , medical or science fields. You can submit something of your own to add to the gallery, too. Don't miss the links to other collections of environmental artwork.
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• Math and Science

Electronic Poetry Center
http://epc.buffalo.edu/
"The Electronic Poetry Center serves as a gateway to electronic poetry and poetics at the University at Buffalo and on the Web at large." The aim of the site is to compile a group of resources gathering digital and contemporary and innovative poetics, new media writing, and literary programming. The EPC maintains Author and E-Poetry libraries in addition to extensive lists of other electronic poetry sites.
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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books » Poetry

Poetry Lane
http://www.poetrylane.com/
These are "poems for the young of all ages" by G. E. Farrell. There are many different poems here about all kinds of subjects, and they all have pictures to go with them. Read poems about the circus, puppies, counting and more!
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• Reading Zone » Poetry & Rhymes

Poetry Alive!
http://www.poetryalive.com/
3Through a hands-on approach in assembly shows, classroom follow-ups, after school sessions, or at all day in-services, Poetry Alive! works with teachers and students to develop classroom strategies for treating poetry as theater. Using questions that relate to the staging of a poem, teachers and students experience poetry in a creative and cooperative learning environment. Poetry Alive! also offers other programs and special Reading, Writing, and Performance Workshops and Residencies. Additionally, we offer educational materials for the classroom. Please see our products section for more info.2

SparkNotes: Poetry
http://www.sparknotes.com/poetry/
Need help understanding a poem? If so, this site will help you with the context, the characters, as well as giving you a summary and an analytical overview of the poem.

Giggle Poetry
http://www.gigglepoetry.com
Do you like to laugh? Then check out these funny poems - You can read school poems, try out poetry theater, or enter your poems in a contest.

WordVirtual - contemporary poetry and fiction
http://www.wordvirtual.org/
"WordVirtual.com is a new web-only literary magazine publishing original poetry and fiction." It "features web-aware and non-web-aware writing that pierces the soul like a tiny needle. Readers can also have their soul's ears pierced by listening to the writers read their work."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

Poetry Writing Tips
http://www.teenlit.com/workshop/poetips.htm
If you need help writing poetry, check out these tips, including help for writer's block and how to avoid cliches.
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• Reading and Writing » Poetry
• Reading and Writing » Writing Instruction

The Cry: existentialism, art, poetry, discussion, surrealism, nietzsche
http://www.thecry.com/
This site contains: "existentialism, sources, philosophers, texts, community and everything related to this movement, angst art, theater, and some music too."
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• Arts & Humanities » Philosophy » Western

Poetry
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48518
This IPL pathfinder is designed for anyone looking for poems or poem sources. Both print and Internet sources are included.
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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books » Poetry

Poetry Society of America
http://www.poetrysociety.org/
The Poetry Society of America is attempting to inform people about poetry. They offer awards to poets, they have a publications, they work in collaboration with other organizations to inform the public, and they offer workshops for the public. This web page contains information on the events they are involved with, the workshops, memberships, committee members, publications, and the listing of people who have won their awards.
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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books » Poetry
• Arts & Humanities » Literature

The Central California Poetry Journal
http://www.solopublications.com/journal.htm
"The Central California Poetry Journal represents the work of poets who reside in or write about Central California. Poems submitted must concern the Central California region. Poems concerning nature, the environment, the landform, the flora, the fauna and the people of Central California are preferred. We are seeking poetry which is indigenous to the region. Poems must be suitable for people of all ages."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

Poetry Writing with Jack Prelutsky
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/jack_home.htm
Learn how to write a poem with popular children’s poet Jack Prelutsky and then publish it online!
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• Reading Zone » Poetry & Rhymes
• Reading Zone » Creative Writing

Switched-on Gutenberg: A Global Poetry Journal
http://faculty.washington.edu/jnh/
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

Teen Poetry
http://www.ipl.org/div/teenpoet/
Guide for teens on how to write poetry; also, a space for teens to experiment.

Poetry
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/index.htm
"Study the genre of poetry by taking part in step-by-step workshops with favorite authors" -- Jack Prelutsky, Karla Kuskin, and Jean Marzollo.
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• Reading Zone » Creative Writing

T.S. Eliot: The Sacred Wood : Essays on Poetry and Criticism
http://www.bartleby.com/200/
A volume of literary criticism by the landmark modernist poet, T.S. Eliot. Although Eliot writes about literature, his thinking is strongly influenced by his philosophical training. To grasp Eliot's philosophy would require a lifetime of study. However, one can begin to get a feel for his ideas through a study of this famous work of criticism.
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Criticism
• Philosophy » Western » Twentieth Century

Canadian Poetry Association
http://www.canadianpoetryassoc.com/
"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." The site has information about the organization and its magazine POEMATA. There are also links to local chapters and publishers, as well as information on digital copyright issues.
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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books » Poetry

Giggle Poetry
http://www.gigglepoetry.com
Do you like to laugh? Then check out these funny poems - You can read school poems, try out poetry theater, or enter your poems in a contest.
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• Reading Zone » Poetry & Rhymes

Poetry for Kids
http://www.poetry4kids.com/
Funny, original poems by Ken Nesbitt. Some poems are illustrated.

Poetry Archive
http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/home.do
Listen to this online poetry archive of historic and contemporary English Language poets reading their own works. UK Poet Laureate Andrew Motion provides a guided tour introduction to the collection. Explore the tips to using the collection for teachers, students, librarians. Use the Children's Poetry Archive. Browse by poet, title, form, and theme.
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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books » Poetry
• Arts & Humanities » Literature

Modern American Poetry
http://www.english.illinois.edu/maps/
Aims to provide "a single clearinghouse for some of the best criticism on the best poets of our time." Includes biographical information, bibliographies, criticism, commentary, and links to online copies of works on major modern American poets.
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Criticism
• Arts and Humanities » Online Texts » Poetry

Poetry London
http://www.poetrylondon.co.uk/
"One of Britain's leading poetry magazines, bringing you poems, reviews, features and listings."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

Instant Poetry Forms
http://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/newpoem.htm
Are you having trouble writing a poem? This site makes it easy! Just fill out one of the many forms and you’ll have a poem—instantly!
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• Reading Zone » Creative Writing

Magnetic Poetry
http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/scramble.htm
Try to unscramble these poems and rhymes by dragging the words around with your mouse. Or you can make up new poems from the words.
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• Reading Zone » Poetry & Rhymes

PoetryRepairShop: Contemporary International Poetry
http://www.poetryrepairs.com/
A monthly offering of original poetry in English, "online since 1997." Includes interactive fora for discussion of the authors' works, and examination of the nature of poetry as well as poems themselves.

Archipelago: An International Journal On-Line of Literature, the Arts, and Opinion
http://www.archipelago.org
"A quarterly journal of prose and poetry."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

The Missouri Review
http://www.missourireview.org/
"The Missouri Review has a simple mission: to discover and nurture the most talented new writers of prose and poetry in America and to showcase their work in a beautifully designed journal. The MR is also widely recognized for its discovery of previously unpublished works of history and literature. It has been described by Esquire Magazine as one of the 'Mighty Oaks' in contemporary publishing. The New York Times has called us 'the best kept secret in publishing.'"
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

SistaGirls: An Online Magazine for Teen Girls
http://www.sistagirls.org/
Check out this e-zine! It features teen editorials, facts about women in history, health quizzes and tips, career information and advice, poetry, a monitored discussion board and more!
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• Reading and Writing » Zines » Girls

The Pedestal Magazine
http://www.thepedestalmagazine.com/
A free bi-monthly online magazine featuring poetry, fiction, non-fiction, visual art and interviews with established writers.

The Cortland Review
http://www.cortlandreview.com/
"The Cortland Review is a magazine of poetry for the modern reader and writer. Featuring Interviews, Poetry, Essays, Fiction and Book Reviews."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

The Rose & Thorn Literary Ezine
http://www.theroseandthornezine.com/
A literary journal that publishes short stories, essays, poetry, reviews, interviews with authors and tips for writers.
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

It's a Bunny
http://maclawran.ca/bunny/
"Fine literary fiction, poetry, essays and art emanating from Montreal, Canada."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

12-Gauge Review
http://www.12gauge.com/
A graphic, hard-hitting multimedia e-zine chock full of gritty fiction, poetry, photography and book reviews of younger and less well-known authors.
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

Michigan Quarterly Review
http://www.hti.umich.edu/m/mqr/
"The flagship scholarly and literary journal of the University of Michigan. The site includes all content published in the journal since its founding in 1962... essays, interviews, memoirs, fiction, poetry, book reviews, and graphic art that present a cumulative portrait of the Zeitgeist and of the perennial themes favored by writers within and beyond the academy."
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• Education » Higher Education » School Publications
• Arts & Humanities » Literature

WriterOnLine: the professional ezine for writers
http://www.writer-on-line.com/
Looking for free writing articles and tips for writers, then you have to check out this website. Be sure to try to solve the free puzzle for writers offered each month to site visitors at Writer Online Puzzles. There are many articles that cover a variety of topics including: Commercial writing, conferences, digital writing, fiction writing, memoir, and poetry.
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• Reference » Style and Writing Guides
• Reference » Style and Writing Guides

Writing.org - Durant Imboden's articles for writers
http://www.writing.org/
Annotated guide for writers of all sorts, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenwriting, drama, computer and technical writing. Includes links to other web resources and advice on the dangers of the writing business.
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Writing

Montreal Serai Quarterly
http://www.montrealserai.com/
"Founded in 1986, Montréal Serai is an arts magazine that publishes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and reviews of film, music, art, exhibitions, theatre and dance. Its primary focus is to create a social awareness about the existence and growth of newer communities in Quibec and Canada.New Arts, New Communities is therefore a statement about the emerging artistic presence of communities other than those of the traditional majority. Bringing the Margins to the Center is a statement of our intent to counteract exclusion, separation, and marginalisation when they occur in the arts and in society at large. Along with our theatre group of the same name, the Serai collective strives to promote works that are not exclusively franco, anglo, allo, or stereo - works that reflect and assert the diverse world we live in."

The Academy of American Poets
http://www.poets.org/
"The Academy of American Poets was founded in 1934 to support American poets at all stages of their careers and to foster the appreciation of contemporary poetry. The largest organization in the country dedicated specifically to the art of poetry, the Academy sponsors programs nationally."

Medical Humanities: Literature, Arts, and Medicine Database
http://litmed.med.nyu.edu/Main?action=new
"Annotated bibliography of prose, poetry, film and art developed as a dynamic, accessible, comprehensive resource in medical humanities."

Cross Currents
http://aril.org/
"We publish the best of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism. Feature articles plus book and movie reviews, poetry, music, photography, and more."
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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology

Schuylkill
http://www.temple.edu/gradmag/
An interdisciplinary journal created at Temple University, Schuylkill includes poetry, fiction, translations, academic essays and criticism, and creative criticism written by graduate students at Temple and other nearby universities.
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Young Adult Booklists
http://www.carnegielibrary.org/teens/read/teenlists.html
Recommended reading for young adults from librarians in Pittsburgh. Includes lists on mental illness, slam poetry, war stories, African-American authors, and more.
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• Reading and Writing » Reading Lists and Clubs

Cosmopoetica
http://www.cosmopoetica.com/blog/
Blogger/poet Chris Lott, who blogs on a variety of subjects on the internet, blogs here on books, book news, art, and his own attendant psychoses. The site also provides numerous links to book, poetry, art, and music sites and blogs.

The Association for the Study of Literature and Environment
http://www.asle.org/
"The Association for the Study of Literature and Environment (ASLE, pronounced "az-lee") was founded in October 1992 to promote the exchange of ideas and information pertaining to literature that considers the relationship between human beings and the natural world. Although this literature genre is sometomes called 'nature-writing', the name of the organization is meant to be as inclusive as possible, encompassing not only literary non-fiction but also nature poetry, environmental fiction and other forms of literature that illumnate both human and non-human nature. ASLE encourages and seeks to facilitate new nature writing, traditional and innovative scholarly approaches to environmental literature, and interdisciplinary environmental research, including discussion between literary scholars and environmental economists, historiuans, journalists, philosophers, psychologusts, art histrians, natural scientits, and scholars in other disciplinbes."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature
• Science & Technology » Environmental Sciences & Ecology

Jacket Magazine
http://jacketmagazine.com/
Jacket is a "free Internet electronic quarterly review of new writing", covering English literary work from around the world. It is published in January, April, July and October. Issues generally consist of collected work recently published elsewhere (with full credits and copyrights noted throughout) . Sections cover prose and poetry, as well as photography and literary discussion and reviews. There are also links to bookstores and other literary sites.

ViVidzine
http://www.vividzine.com/
"An electronic zine dedicated to popular culture: art and music interviews and reviews, poetry and short fiction."

Nuvein Magazine
http://www.nuvein.com/
Magazine of fiction, poetry, and essays.
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

Oasis Magazine
http://www.oasisjournals.com/
This "Writing Community for Queer and Questioning Youth" allows you to read the journals of teens as well as to post your own. The site also features poetry by teens, a forum where you can discuss your ideas, and "back issues" of past features.
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• Social Sciences » Gender & Sexuality » Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender

Big Shoulders
http://sobs.org/
"A poetry and art zine published irregularly. Based in Chicago."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

Moondance: Celebrating Creative Women
http://www.moondance.org/
"Art and written creations by and/or for women, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, columns, and shorts."

Sri Vaishnava Home Page
http://www.ramanuja.org/
"Sri Vaishnavism is a multifaceted tradition that has both popular and philosophical aspects. These pages attempt to present a glimpse into a few sides of this religion -- its vibrant temple culture, the philosophical love poetry of the Alvar saints, the Vedanta discourses of the Upanishadic sages, the penetrating insight of the acharyas -- all culminating in the grand philosophy of Visishtadvaita."
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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Hinduism

Mid-Continent Public Library Juvenile Reading Lists
http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/readers/
This is a good resource for nonfiction titles covering such topics and genres as divorce, poetry and youth autobiographies. They also have a section for scary stories and books about different authors.
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• Reading Zone » Book Lists

SNReview
http://www.snreview.org/
Literary e-journal publishing fiction, literary non-fiction, and poetry.
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts

Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet
http://shakespeare.palomar.edu/
This site offers access to lots of scholarly materials about Shakespeare and his works. You can find out about the Renaissance, Shakespeare's life, Shakespearean festivals, and all the plays and non-dramatic poetry.
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Authors » Shakespeare

Dark Planet
http://darkplanet.basespace.net/
"Dark Planet is a magazine of science fiction, fantasy, horror, poetry, and genre-related artwork and reviews."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Criticism
• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Writing

Serpentine
http://www.serpentinia.com/
"Serpentine publishes the best new prose and poetry where the internal is universalized, the unconscious made conscious, and the unity of all opposites: man & woman; good & evil; creation & destruction; black & white; life & death; and body & spirit are acknowledged. "
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

Celebration of Women Writers
http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/
Looking for something different from what's on the shelves at your library? This site has a huge list of women writers with biographical information and links to selections from their work, including fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and plays. Search by an author's name, time period (3000 BC through modern day), or her country or ethnicity. Not sure where to start? Check out the "What's New!" page.
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• Reading and Writing » Authors

Poetry Foundation
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/
Contains a vast amount of information on poetry and poets including search tool for poetry, reading guide and online journal, and provides many resources for events related to poetry.
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature

Academy of American Poets
http://www.poets.org/
"The Academy of American Poets was founded in 1934 to support American poets at all stages of their careers and to foster the appreciation of contemporary poetry. The largest organization in the country dedicated specifically to the art of poetry, the Academy sponsors programs nationally. These include National Poetry Month; the most important collection of awards for poetry in the United States; a national series of public readings and residencies; and other programs that provide essential support to American poets, poetry publishers, and readers of poetry." Site includes membership information, a calendar of events, biographies of poets, a "find a poem" search engine, and online poetry exhibitions.

Journal of South Asia Women Studies
http://asiatica.org/jsaws/
"This Journal is meant to disseminate works which address theoretical and practical issues that are of interest to both scholars of South Asia and to women in and from South Asia. Subjects: law, civil rights, gender issues, religion, philosophy, politics, feminism and ecofeminism, classical and modern literature, poetry, dance, music, drama, language, translations, history, folklore, customs, medicine, architecture, discoveries and cultural or social products by women, etc. Areas of study: India, Nepal, Tibet, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Shri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan, Maldives, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines. "

Women Writers
http://www.womenwriters.net/
"The site includes scholarship, links, resources and original fiction/poetry. We have a more 'academic' flavor than the other Electronic 'Literary Zines' and we seek to actively promote discussion of and learning about women's literature."

GAMEKIDS
http://gamekids.com/
"GAMEKIDS is a gathering place for kids of all ages to learn and exchange non-computer games and activities. Each month, selected games and rhymes (traditional and contemporary), activities, and recipes will be selected from around the world for you to download, print out, and play. YOU are invited to collaborate with us! Submit your favorite games, stories, poetry, artwork, sleepover and party ideas, photographs, and favorite recipes."

Mad Hatter's Review
http://www.madhattersreview.com/
Biannual multimedia online magazine showcasing prose, poetry, art, music, and reviews from contemporary artists and writers from around the world.

FRiGG Magazine
http://www.friggmagazine.com/
A free online magazine for fiction and poetry with beautiful graphic designs.

Bible Advocate
http://cog7.org/BA/
One of the oldest religious magazines in the U.S., the Bible Advocate offers opinion pieces, poetry, and articles on "Bible doctrine, current social and religious issues, Christian living, practical teachings on Bible topics, textual or biblical book studies, prophecy, and personal experience."

Ms. Magazine
http://www.msmagazine.com/
"Ms. is the pre-eminent feminist publication in the United States and the world. The depth and range of information Ms. delivers‹special issues addressing the politics of breast cancer and sex at work; investigative reports on sex tourism, the fertility industry, the glass ceiling; a department dedicated to highlighting women's organizing worldwide; arts updates, poetry, fiction, etc.‹is unmatched in the field of women's magazines." Its site includes excerpts from current and past issues, bulletin boards, news, and links.
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• Social Sciences » Gender & Sexuality » Women » Feminism

Terra Incognita
http://www.terraincognita.50megs.com/index.html
Terra Incognita is a bilingual - English and Spanish - journal of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, as well as art and photography.
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature

New York Public Library Recommended Reading
http://kids.nypl.org/reading/recommended.cfm
This site contains lists of books on cultural holidays, award winners, poetry and lists of books used in past NYPL programs. It also includes other popular book lists like 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know, Back to School books and a great collection of books about South and Southeast Asia.
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• Reading Zone » Book Lists

Shmoop: Study Guides, Teacher Resources
http://www.shmoop.com/
Find comprehensive and fun study guides for major works of literature, poetry and major events in US History. Also includes lesson plans and ideas for teachers.

Isle of Lesbos
http://www.sappho.com/
Features Lesbian poetry, Lesbian images in art, Lesbian quotations and references and links to other Lesbian resources.

The Dead Mule
http://www.deadmule.com/
"Southern slants southern poetry, fiction, essays and cultural history."

Silueta
http://www.silueta.com/
"Silueta is a bilingual magazine with an emphasis on educational topics. Articles are in both Spanish and English including topics like, Nutrition, Gardening, Herbalism, Renewable Energy, Personal Motivation, Poetry, Book & Music reviews, Computer Technology and more!"
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• Arts & Humanities » Culture » General Interest

Favorite Poem Project
http://www.favoritepoem.org/
Robert Pinsky, a poet and one of the creators of this site says, "If a poem is written well, it was written with the poet's voice and for a voice." "The purpose of this site is to share the Favorite Poem Project with the widest possible audience." The Favorite Poem Project shows audio and video of people reading their poems. Students of all ages are invited to participate in the project by sharing their poetry.
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• Reading and Writing » Poetry

Koja
http://www.monkeyfish.com/koja/
"A website of a print-based annual literary magazine of experimental poetry/prose."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

First World War.com: A Multimedia History of World War One
http://www.firstworldwar.com/
Includes many original articles and online exhibits relating to World War I from many perspectives, including military, political, and social history. Includes "The Causes of World War I", a timeline, "The Battles", memoirs, prose and poetry, and more.

Callaloo
http://MUSE.JHU.EDU/journals/callaloo/
"Callaloo, the premier African and African-American literary journal, publishes original works by and critical studies of black writers worldwide. The journal offers a rich mixture of fiction, poetry, plays, critical essays, cultural studies, interviews, and visual art. Frequent annotated bibliographies, special thematic issues, and original art and photography are some of the features of this highly acclaimed international showcase of arts and letters. Recent special issues on Haiti and on Puerto Rican Women Writers have been recognized by both the Council of Editors of Learned Journals and the Association of American Publishers Professional Scholarly Publishing Division." The site has links to the following: Publisher's Statement ; Editors and Editorial Board ; Subscription Information ;Indexing and Abstracting ; Advertising Rates and Policies ;Bookstore Terms and Policies ;Thematic and Special Issue; Conferences and Calls for Papers; Guidelines for Contributors ;Back Issues Tables of Contents ;Author/Title Index

Mudlark
http://www.unf.edu/mudlark
"An electronic journal of poetry and poetics (ISSN 1081-3500). Refereed, copyrighted, archived. Distributed on the world wide web and by e-mail."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

CRUNCH
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/crunch/
Here is zine for student-created content -- "we invite you to challenge yourselves, explore ideas in new ways, and have fun doing so!" Submissions are accepted for Features, Arts Review ("Choose a book, compact disk, concert, art show, movie, or TV show and explain why others should read, listen to, or view it." ), Tech Review (for games, software or hardware) and Show-Off (fiction and poetry).

ExploreWriting
http://www.explorewriting.co.uk/
ExploreWriting offers a unique reference point for anyone looking to write for a hobby or professionally. The site was develped for people in the UK, but it provides a lot of writing information for anyone using the English language. There are categories of fiction, essays, journalism, personal writing, poetry, script writing and more!
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Writing

Encontro
http://www.arhu.umd.edu/technology/scholar.html#
"Encontro developed from a desire to create connections between artists and writers in the Maryland/Washington, D.C. area and their counterparts in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is also an effort to better acquaint these cultures with each other by exploring their identities and influences, from the Afro-Brazilian religion of Macumba to the diversity of American pop culture. Encontro will provide a means of sharing these experiences through fiction, art and poetry. Each issue will present the work of four or more artists in either exhibition or studio tours format, as well as fiction, poetry and criticism in English and Portuguese. It will take the reader to related topics by establishing links to them."
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• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts
• Arts & Humanities » Literature

Smartish Pace
http://www.smartishpace.com/
"A bi-seasonal poetry journal."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

Young World
http://dawn.com/weekly/yworld/yworld.htm
Weekly magazine for young people, from Pakistan, in English. Featuring all kinds of stories about movies, places, events, poetry, stories, and more. Updated every Saturday.
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• Our World » Magazines about Our World

Teen Ink Magazine
http://www.teenink.com/
Features fiction, non-fiction, art, photos, poetry, articles about teen issues and more, all written by teen authors. The website complements the monthly print magazine.
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• Reading and Writing » Zines
• Reading and Writing » Teen Writing

Captivated
http://www.captivated.com/
Claiming to offer "chronicles from the fringe", Captivated offers edgy poetry, photography, editorials, and more. Meanwhile, the Captivated Guide lists the editors' favorite art and news oriented sites on the Web.
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• Arts & Humanities

Spank! - Youth Culture Defined by Youth
http://www.spankmag.com/
"Spank's forums are extremely active! With over 14,000 new posts a week, and a huge amount archived, almost any issue can be found - from the totally frivolous to the absolutely serious. We have sections on dating, fashion, homework, religion, sexuality, poetry, art, music, happiness, and more!" There's links to youth news too.
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• Reading and Writing » Zines

English Online Writer's Window
http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/writers/home.html
Writers, from age five to seventeen, are encouraged "to share their work and help each other improve their writing. Published works are categorized by age range and genre, and reader feedback is solicited about each piece. Categories include short stories, poetry, research papers, book reviews, television reviews and movie reviews. There are also five continuous stories that you can add to."
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• Reading Zone » Creative Writing

Celebrate the Poems of Shel Silverstein
http://www.harperchildrens.com/hch/fiction/features/poetry/s...
This site links to "A special classroom poetry kit to help readers of all ages, read, understand, and love poetry." There’s also a link to a never before published poem "Cuttin’ Kate"- download the activity book for this poem, including pages for children to draw their own illustrations and ways to turn the poem into a play!
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• Reading Zone » Reading Zone Resources for Teachers & Parents

The Apple Valley Review
http://www.applevalleyreview.com/
Published twice a year, this on-line journal offers "a collection of beautifully crafted poetry, short fiction, and essays."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

The Fairfield Review
http://www.fairfieldreview.org/
"Online literary magazine for Fairfield County, CT writers and students of poetry, short stories, and essays."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

Southern Ocean Review
http://www.es.co.nz/~treeves/home.html
"An international literary quarterly to subscribers on-line. Submissions are considered from all over the world. Short stories, poetry, comment, reviews, criticism. Also articles on art,and music (enquire first)."

SmartGirl Internette
http://www.smartgirl.org/
"SmartGirl is a website for girls who know how to decide for themselves what they want. It is written by the teenage girls who visit the site. On SmartGirl, you will find reviews of movies, music, books, websites, magazines, computer games, beauty and body care products, catalogs, and television programs, all written by teenage girls. You can consult Arielle, our resident love advice columnist, read love letters and poetry written by and to girls like you, or talk about topics of interest with other girls on our discussion boards."
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• Sports, Entertainment, and Arts » Fashion and Style » Teen Magazines

The Blue Moon Review
http://www.thebluemoon.com/
Online in one form or another since 1994, The Blue Moon Review (originally called The Blue Penny Quarterly) provides access to fresh new fiction, poetry, and nonfiction in a predominantly traditional format. The site also features unique interactive media that allows you to explore collections of Blue Moon content in "hypermedia" format. The content is from major voices in modern American literature and spans a wide range of topics and interest.
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Criticism

The Little Magazine
http://www.albany.edu/~litmag/
"Since 1965, The Little Magazine has been a literary journal devoted to publishing fiction and poetry in experimental forms. In 1995, we embraced our own mission: we moved to the web and CD-ROM in order to explore and exploit the nexus of opportunities that now exist between literature and mediahow literature, in effect, can benefit from emerging technologies. Above all, we remain devoted to work of strong artistic merit which pushes its own limits: to forms which writers and artists are now just starting to take advantage."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

Archipelago: An International Journal On-Line of Literature, the Arts, and Opinion
http://www.archipelago.org
"A quarterly journal of prose and poetry."
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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Online Texts » Contemporary Fiction

Creative Writing
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48459
This IPL pathfinder is designed for individuals interested in creative writing. It focuses primarily on prose fiction (novel and short-story writing), although many of the sources cover poetry or screenwriting as well. Both print and web-based sources are included.

The Great Irish Famine
http://www.nde.state.ne.us/SS/irish_famine.html
Available in HTML or PDF format, this site gives a historical overview of the famine that occurred in Ireland between 1845-1850. Journal accounts and poetry compliment the information about the social and political climate leading up to and during this period.
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• Social Sciences » Social Issues & Social Welfare » Hunger » Famine

Octopus Motor
http://www.phobe.com/octopusmotor/
"Easier than spittin' out a black jellybean...a literary tide pool of humor, one-eyed marshmallow bunnies, bad puns, tall tales, bad poetry, Latin lessons, nonsense, small echinoderms and algae..."
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• Arts & Humanities » Culture » Fringe Culture

CliffsNotes
http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/
Free access to CliffsNotes material on literature including books, novels, poetry, short stories, plays and essays. Also includes study tips, grammar and subject help.
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• Reading and Writing
• School and Homework Help

Representative Poetry Online
http://rpo.library.utoronto.ca/display/index.cfm
"The second version of Representative Poetry On-line includes over 2,000 English poems by 310 poets from the early medieval period to the beginning of the twentieth century." Poems are indexed and can be browsed by poet name, date, title, or first line. They can also be searched by keyword. Also contains works on poetry criticism.
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• Arts and Humanities » Online Texts » Poetry

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