It’s back for 2026. The Book Bag Poetry Christmas Gift Guide.

Let’s boost some poets and presses, give fellow poetics some gift ideas and maybe find some hidden gems.

This year, I’ve made it even easier to share your recommendations. All you need to do is complete the form below and I’ll compile the list which will be shared in late November. (NB: A google account is required to use the form.)

Submit Your Christmas Gift Recommendations Here

If you aren’t able to use google, please send an email with the following to: thebookbag25@gmail.com with Christmas Gift Guide 2026 as the subject.

• The title of the Book, Gift or Subscription
• The Poet’s Name
• Name of the Press
• Your First Name
• Why this would make a great Christmas Gift?
• A link to where it can be purchased (if available)
• A photo of the book cover.

This is a great opportunity to help others in the poetry community to maybe get some ideas of what poetic gifts they’d like. A book of poems is always more welcome than a generic pair of socks.

Can we make this years list longer and quirkier than last years?

Don’t take too long to think about it, the form will close on October 16th.

To quote Emily Dickinson, “If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can ever warm me, I know that is poetry.”

I look forward to seeing your recommendations. I ho-ho-hope there’s plenty!

Paul

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