~ Early Web Links ~

The Poetry Kit is a comprehensive hub for poets worldwide, managed by Jim Bennett and founded by Ted Slade, offering listings of open mic events, competitions, magazines, and online poetry courses across dozens of countries. With an ISSN-registered newsletter, a bookshelf of recommended titles, calls for submissions, and an archive of over 600 poems from 21 countries, it serves as an essential resource for both emerging and established poets.

Hosted by the University of Iowa's digital library, this page presents a digitized collection of Dada poems and drawings, likely from an early 20th-century avant-garde publication. The combination of visual art and poetry reflects the interdisciplinary spirit of the Dada movement, making it a rare archival resource for those interested in modernist art history.

The Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association (SFPA) is the official home of a registered US non-profit founded in 1978 to connect poets and readers passionate about speculative poetry. The site offers membership information, two published magazines, annual award listings including the prestigious Rhysling Award, poetry contests, market resources, and a bibliography of speculative poetry.

PennSound is a massive archive of poetry audio recordings hosted by the University of Pennsylvania, featuring hundreds of poets reading their own work in MP3 format. From Susan Howe to Jerome Rothenberg, the collection spans decades of contemporary and avant-garde poetry, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in hearing poets in their own voices.

Poetry.org offers an accessible introduction to the world of poetry, covering its history, meaning, forms, and key terminology for students and enthusiasts alike. The site also features a curated selection of works from celebrated poets including Shakespeare, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, and e.e. cummings, alongside a links page connecting visitors to broader poetry resources.

Cato's Archive is a charming personal site framed as a literary archive, with poetry as its centerpiece alongside a curated library of books, software, and recipes. The creator, Cato, gives the site a warm archival personality, inviting visitors to explore shelves of collected poems and seasonal reading recommendations focused on classical literature.

Antipodes is a poetry site by Sylvia Parker, offering original poems and creative writing. The minimalist presentation keeps the focus squarely on the verse itself, making it a quiet corner of the web dedicated to literary expression.

Poetry Super Highway's link directory is a comprehensive curated collection of poetry and writing resources on the web, organized for poets and readers alike. Maintained as part of the broader Poetry Super Highway community, it connects visitors to hundreds of poetry sites, writing tools, and literary resources alongside submission opportunities and contests.

Founded by Doug Holder, this long-running blog covers the Boston-area small press and poetry community through reviews, interviews, and news from contributors including Dennis Daly, Michael Todd Steffen, and many others. It serves as a vital hub for independent literary culture in New England, with connections to Ibbetson Street Press and coverage stretching well beyond the Boston metro area.

Maintained by bonVìbré Prosim, this curated link directory focuses on large-scale poetry collections on the web, with a particular emphasis on African American and diaspora poetry resources. Visitors will find handpicked links to major online poetry archives, author galleries, and the creator's own growing anthology of over 100 poems by celebrated poets.