In the fifth and final installment of our series celebrating National Poetry Month, Jack Prelutsky, America’s first children’s poet laureate, offers us five of his top poetry collections for kids.
Rich and Playful Voices: Marilyn Singer’s Favorite Poetry Collections
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In our next installment celebrating National Poetry Month, acclaimed and versatile author Marilyn Singer highlights five of her top poetry anthologies for kids.
Visual and Vibrant: Douglas Florian’s Favorite Poetry Collections
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In honor of National Poetry Month, acclaimed poet and artist Douglas Florian shares his favorite poetry books for children.
‘Lovingly-Used’ Poetry: Naomi Shihab Nye’s Favorite Collections for Kids
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In honor of National Poetry Month, acclaimed poet Naomi Shihab Nye—whose anthology This Same Sky (Simon & Schuster, 1993) continues to be used in both college and fifth grade classrooms—offers us five of her “very favorite lovingly-used poetry collections.”
The Best Poems for Kids…and Grown-ups, Too
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In honor of National Poetry Month, children’s poet laureate J. Patrick Lewis picks his favorite collections for kids.
