Rain Poetry project in Johnstown concludes with special book celebration
Young poets who took part in PA Humanities’ Rain Poetry project in Johnstown in 2024 gathered at the Cambria County Library in April to receive their copies of the booklet containing all of the poems written as part of the project, and celebrate the power of self-expression through haiku one more time.
Young poets share the ‘colors of their city’ in Reading
Adrian Perez-Roman has lived in Reading his whole life and heard many different opinions and thoughts about the place he calls home. Hearing what the young people participating in recent Rain Poetry workshops had to say about their city, however, brought nothing but smiles.
Planting the seed: How one small grant helped a youth reading program to grow in Cambria County
In 2006, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College librarian Barb Zaborowski received a seed grant from PA Humanities to expand the One Book, One Community program to include middle school students. Today, the program continues to thrive, serving as a testament to PA Humanities’ enduring dedication to libraries and education.
A Poetic Reflection on Democracy: PA Humanities Debuts Yolanda Wisher’s “The Window Keeper”
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, PA Humanities is proud to release a special version of The Window Keeper, a powerful new poem written by Philadelphia Poet Laureate Yolanda Wisher.
A celebration of Rain Poetry Pittsburgh
The streets of Pittsburgh became unexpected canvases in 2024, bringing to life the words of young people in Garfield, Homewood and Northview Heights with each drop of rain. Join us as we look back on the highlights of this year’s Rain Poetry project in Pittsburgh, and the moments of connection and inspiration it brought to the city in this beautiful video by The Shop 6 Films.
Invisible poems, visible joy: Johnstown celebrates Rain Poetry
Children who participated in Rain Poetry Johnstown and their families were all smiles during the big reveal celebration where students got to see their words shared with the community in this special installation.