I discovered at Farm School that April is National Poetry Month.  At the League of Canadian Poets I discovered that this is Canada's 10th Annual National poetry month and the theme this year is "Poetry Without Borders".   At the League of Canadian Poets site you can find out all about National Poetry Month in Canada .  It includes links to posters, a pdf on the history of National Poetry Month in Canada, press releases, etc.  There's also a National Poetry Month Resources page. 

April 7-13 is Young Poets' Week.  There is a special page and forum for Young Poets.  Here they can share their poetry and receive feedback.

The American poets site, Poets.org, says that April 17 is "Poem in Your Pocket Day".  There's a really fun poem there and some suggestions of fun things to do.

I challenge you this month to either write your own poem, or copy your favorite poem, being careful to include the writers name, or write about your favorite poet.  Send your writings to me at jacquelinehillierATgmailDOTcom.   Just change the capitalized words to the right symbols and it will work.  At the end of the month I will post all the poems I receive.