Every year World Poetry Day is celebrated around the globe in readings and in ceremonies honoring poets and inspiring writers, whether aspiring or well established. Come celebrate World Poetry Day as we kick off Arts, Culture & Creativity Month starting in April. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while writing or being inspired by prompts.

Join Nevada County poets throughout the day, as we explore this year’s theme, Poetry as a Bridge to Peace and Inclusion. Poems will be posted on a bulletin board and will be displayed at the Sierra Poetry Festival Main Stage event on April 12, 2025. 

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication and information. UNESCO promotes knowledge sharing and the free flow of ideas to accelerate mutual understanding and a more perfect knowledge of each other's lives.