Young voices of Rain Poetry shine at State Library
Since 2023, PA Humanities’ Rain Poetry project has been transforming sidewalks into stages for imagination, showcasing the creativity of young people, and demonstrating the power of the humanities to turn ordinary spaces into unexpected moments of connection, reflection, and joy.
Now, poems written by Rain Poetry participants from across Pennsylvania are part of a special installation outside the State Library in Harrisburg.
From Reading to Harrisburg, Rain Poetry magic spreads statewide
The Rain Poetry project in Reading came to a joyful close this month with the third and final reveal celebration that brought poets, their families and neighbors together to celebrate the creativity of young people. And we’ve got a lot more exciting Rain Poetry news to share!
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.
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.
Northview Heights teens share stories of their neighborhood through Rain Poetry haiku
It’s raining poetry in Pittsburgh this spring! PA Humanities’ innovative hands-on literacy and community engagement project is underway at sites including Northview Heights, where teens swapped phones for pen and paper to reclaim the narrative of their community.
Young poets bring joy to their community at Carroll Park
Third graders from Samuel Powell Elementary School share their poetry with the West Philadelphia community at the latest Rain Poetry reveal event at Carroll Park.