The 1998 Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival, The Festival

• Length: 90 minutes
• Original Air Date: Sep 17, 1998
• Targeted Grade Level: 8-12
• Subject Area: Language Arts

The annual Dodge Poetry Festival is the largest poetry event in North America. The 1998 Festival is hosted by Poetry Laureate Robert Pinsky and features poets Lucille Clifton and Mark Doty. The two-hour program, which aired live, contains poetry readings, discussions, and student interactions with the poets.