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Review of the Day: Fourteen Ways of Looking at Jellyfish by Carole Boston Weatherford, ill. Bagram Ibatoulline
Extraordinarily beautiful and more than a little wise, now you can convert your verse loving science haters and convert your science hating poetry-lovers, all in one fell swoop.
“… expansive, visual, and alive for today’s young readers.” It’s Poetry Month So We’re Talking Melodies of the Weary Blues with Shamar Knight-Justice
"Good poetry does not just sound pretty. It tells the truth and reaches you whether you are ready for it or not, and Hughes has always had that kind of staying power." Happy April! We love Poetry Month and we love today's book.
“To pay attention is our endless and proper work.” Melissa Sweet Talks Goldfinches and Mary Oliver
In a mix of poetry and science, this potential award-winner is a labor of love on every level. I discuss its creation with Melissa Sweet and she shows off a multitude of working sketches from the book.
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Translation as Art: A Deep Dive Into Poems for Every Season with author Bette Westera and translator David Colmer
Imagine the logistics that go into translating a sonnet or a rondel. How would you even hope to begin? Today with talk with a Dutch poet and her translator about their visually stunning, and linguistically challenging, poetry collection.
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Poetry Books for Kids
Feel like you should give kids the best of the best poetry coming out today? Well, aren't you in luck. I've gathered it all together for you here.
The Shockingly Good Children’s Poetry of 2025
Would you care for a spate of shockingly good poetry out new in 2025? Because for whatever reason, we've some true delights to enjoy!
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Happy April-Fool’s-First-Day-of-Poetry-Month! A Goofy Talk with Tom Angleberger About Dino Poet
What do you get when you combine April Fool's Day with the first day of Poetry Month? A poetry graphic novel about dino poets, of course!!
Review of the Day – Five Little Friends: A Collection of Finger Rhymes by Sean Taylor, ill. Fiona Woodcock
Is it just me or is it weird that no one ever invents new finger rhymes? That all changes today with a book that's not only useful, it's surprisingly beautiful to boot!
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Poetry for Kids
Dive in to a delicious array of poetry for children. Poetry. It ain't just for April anymore.
Review of the Day: Beware the Dragon and the Nozzlewock by Vikram Madan
Since poetry and comics make for a perfect match, this latest from Vikram Madan is the ideal way to lure kids into ingesting a little verse.
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