Well, it’s taken me four and a half months, but I’ve finally managed to get together another post on poetry. I’m very excited about all four of the books we have for you today. Mei-mei Berssengbrugge and Gregory Orr are the same age (born 1947) and are both seasoned hands, with many poetry collections and [...]
Review of the Day: God Got a Dog by Cynthia Rylant
By on August 16, 2013
God Got a Dog By Cynthia Rylant By Marla Frazee Beach Lane Books (an imprint of Simon & Schuster) $17.99 ISBN: 978-1-4424-6518-3 Ages 9 and up On shelves October 29th I’ve been thinking a lot lately about whom children’s books are really for. Kids, obviously. And parents that will have to (hopefully, potentially) read those [...]
Review of the Day: Rutherford B., Who Was He?: Poems About Our Presidents by Marilyn Singer
By on July 19, 2013
Rutherford B., Who Was He? Poems About Our Presidents By Marilyn Singer Illustrated by John Hendrix Hyperion Books for Children $17.99 ISBN: 978-142317100-3 Ages 7 and up On shelves December 17th There is a brief moment of doubt when you first cast eyes upon the title of this book. It’s partly the design of the [...]
Reveling in Rhyme | Touch and Go
By on July 17, 2013 Leave a Comment
Two delightful new apps that introduce the joys of poetry will have listeners of all ages reciting odes to the seasons and some well-known verses.
Poetry Slam: There will be poems (& art & Springfield flavor)
By on June 6, 2013
After our first/last highly successful poetry slam, demand grew for us to schedule a second event before the school year ended. And last week we did. Although I worried that final projects, prom, graduation, finals, etc. would get in the way, the kiddos from my dear Literary Mag, Gay Straight Alliance, Book Club and Gallery [...]
Review of the Day: Cowboy Up! Ride the Navajo Rodeo by Nancy Bo Flood
By on May 7, 2013
Cowboy Up!: Ride the Navajo Rodeo By Nancy Bo Flood Photography by Jan Sonnenmair Wordsong (an imprint of Highlights) $17.95 ISBN: 978-1-59078-893-6 Ages 8-12 On shelves now Sometimes I think half my job simply consists of making lists. Not that I’m complaining. I love lists. I love making them, and checking them, and adding to [...]
Wit and Delight: Jack Prelutsky’s Favorite Poetry Collections
By on April 29, 2013 Leave a Comment
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
By on April 24, 2013 2 Comments
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
By on April 22, 2013 Leave a Comment
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
By on April 18, 2013 Leave a Comment
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
By on April 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
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
By on April 4, 2013 Leave a Comment
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
By on April 2, 2013 Leave a Comment
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?
2013 Book Spine Poem Gallery
By on April 2, 2013
National Poetry Month has landed, and we’re celebrating with book spine poetry. Three (maybe even four) cheers for everyone who gave it a shot. If you try book spine poetry in April, snap a picture, post it to your blog, or email it to me at scopenotes (at) gmail (dot) com. I’ll add to this [...]
Poetry: It’s in the Details
By on April 1, 2013 1 Comment
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.
Poetry Friday: In a Messy Room
By on March 29, 2013
Meeting the CCSS Through Poetry | Professional Shelf
By on March 27, 2013 Leave a Comment
Can kids garner a passion for literature without Shakespeare, Silverstein, Salinger, or Sendak? Not in the opinion of the “lead architect of the Common Core Standards Initiative.” In celebration of National Poetry Month, we offer three titles that illuminate the intersection between the study of poetry and the goals of the CCSS.
Great Books for Poetry Month: Haiku for Young Readers
By on March 27, 2013 1 Comment
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.
Anatomy of a slam: “there will be poems”
By on March 23, 2013
April is Poetry Month. Last week, just a little early, we hosted our first ever Springfield Slam. The kids from Literary Mag, Gay Straight Alliance, and Gallery Club, who helped me organize the event, assured me, Dr. V, there will be poems. I worried anyway. No need for that. There was a poem or two [...]
