Poetry – BIG OTHER

July 5, 2026July 5, 2026 - Books, Poetry, Reading, Writing

From the Archives: Four Poems, by Jeffery Renard Allen

Happy birthday, Big Other contributor Jeffery Renard Allen! Celebrate by reading Allen’s “Four Poems,” which we published in 2025! Then…

June 14, 2026June 16, 2026 - Awards, Books, Event, Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Reading, Translation, Writing

Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Big Other Book Awards!

Recognizing excellence in literature published in 2025 and supporting the vital work of innovative writers and adventurous presses, we…

June 3, 2026July 21, 2026 - Poetry, Reading, Writing

From the Archives: Four Poems, by Timothy Donnelly

Happy birthday, Big Other contributor Timothy Donnelly! Celebrate by reading Donnelly’s “Four Poems,” which we published in 2026! Immortal…

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026 - Birthday, Folio, Poetry, Reading, Writing

From the Archives: Five Poems, by Jennifer Maritza McCauley

Happy birthday, Big Other contributor Jennifer Maritza McCauley! Celebrate by reading these McCauley poems we published in Puerto Rican Writers…

May 5, 2026May 13, 2026 - Awards, Books, News, Poetry, Reading, Writing

Announcing the Finalists for the 2025 Big Other Book Award for Poetry!

We’re excited to announce the finalists for the 2025 Big Other Book Award for Poetry. The winner will be announced…

April 13, 2026 - Birthday, Poetry, Reading, Writing

From the Archives: Eight Poems, by Rae Armantrout

Happy birthday, Big Other contributor Rae Armantrout! Celebrate by reading this suite of Armantrout poems we published in 2022! And…

April 9, 2026April 10, 2026 - Birthday, Poetry, Reading, Writing

From the Archives: Seven Poems, by Victoria Redel

Happy birthday, Big Other contributor Victoria Redel! Celebrate by reading this suite of Redel poems we published in 2019!…

April 9, 2026April 10, 2026 - Birthday, Poetry, Reading, Writing

From the Archives: Three Poems, by Danielle Pafunda

Happy birthday, Big Other contributor Danielle Pafunda! Celebrate by reading this suite of Pafunda poems we published in 2019!…

March 30, 2026 - Featured, Poetry, Reading, Writing

Mystery Reader, by Rodrigo Toscano

Downplaying entanglements with national interests and global affairs Blurring the lines between transparency and obfuscation This poet, nonetheless seems…

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 - Featured, Poetry, Reading, Writing

Six Poems, by Sylvia Legris

“Why is it that buzzing in the ear ceases if one makes a sound? Is it because a greater…