Independent Bookstores: Request Materials to Promote Poetry Palooza

Thank you, Independent Bookstore Owners, for everything you do to increase literacy and appreciation for the arts and humanities, especially poetry and poets. Just as you contribute to our success, we are suggesting a few ideas designed to support yours. You are invited to attend our third annual FREE event on April 4-5, 2025 at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa.

By “bookmarking” the date of Poetry Palooza! on your customer-directed calendars – whether online, in newsletter, posters, or word-of-mouth – you can increase your in-store sales of the poetry books in general, but especially by the event’s star-powered performing poets.

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Consider offering your loyal customers and poetry-lovers a “field trip” to Des Moines for the two-day experience that celebrates National Poetry Month. Thanks to our generous donors, guests are not only admission-free, but also free to choose from many educational and entertaining events.

Come for some or stay for all.​