Poetry Month is often the time we remember to teach and read poems with kids and help our children write poetry. But you can read and write poetry with kids all year long–not just during Poetry Month!

Who says poetry has to rhyme? Chris Harris — a writer and executive producer for How I Met Your Mother — had never written a poetry book or a children's book before, but he wanted to write something ...

Poet and educator Kwame Alexander stops by to chat about poetry with NPR's Rachel Martin. He shares some ideas for poems to read with kids and tips for getting kids to write some of their own. Oh, the ...

National Poetry Month always means a shower of lyrical displays in schools, libraries, and bookstores, but some titles rise above the rest. Here’s a look at the season’s standout poetry books for ...

Recently I spent 10 weeks as a classroom teacher again, after a long hiatus. One night, I stayed late at school to prepare the shelves for our cross-genre reading unit. My six-year-olds were going to ...

Poetry has long been celebrated as a profound art form, capable of evoking deep emotions and exploring complex themes. But when it comes to children's poetry, there's a special kind of magic that ...