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.
SLJ Resources for National Poetry Month
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April is National Poetry Month, and SLJ has compiled a list of tools and creative ideas for celebrating. From poetry slam best practices to Common Core curriculum connections, this roundup is chock-full of ways to approach the poetic form with kids all year long.
National Poetry Month
By on April 22, 2013
April is National Poetry Month, and unlike short stories, poetry is one form of literature that I, at least, have never had trouble getting teens interested in. Every April (except this one–my library is doing some construction) I try to hold at least one poetry event–an open mic, or a poetry slam–and they tend to [...]
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.
JLG’s On the Radar: Poetry Picks for Elementary Readers
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Whether it’s a class assignment or a novel in verse, poetry expresses our deepest desires and fondest memories. It’s National Poetry Month, and the editors at the Junior Library Guild have selected the following new titles to motivate students to voice their own poetic thoughts.
‘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.
Poem! Poem!: Everyday exposure to poetry brings joy and learning | Editorial
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April is National Poetry Month and a favorite part of this initiative by the Academy of American Poets is Poem in Your Pocket Day, coming April 18. It’s a perfect time to see poetry all around us and reinforce that poetry infuses our lives. How will you be celebrating?
Poetry: It’s in the Details
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From haiku to animal poems to riffs on classic tales, this season’s new poetry titles open readers to the world around them—and some exquisite wordplay.
Great Books for Poetry Month: Haiku for Young Readers
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In honor of National Poetry Month, School Library Journal shares a variety of books on haiku, a distinctive form of poetry that originated in Japan centuries ago.
