Kenn Nesbitt

b. 1962
Kenn Nesbitt was born in Berkeley, California, in 1962. He grew up in Fresno and San Diego and currently lives in Washington state with his wife, children, and pets.

He is the author of numerous books of poetry for children, including Santa Got Stuck in the Chimney (2006), When the Teacher Isn’t Looking: And Other Funny School Poems (2005), and The Aliens Have Landed at Our School! (2001). His books abound with hilarious and silly situations. In addition to writing books, Nesbitt has also written lyrics for the music CDs Snail’s Pace, Snowy Day, and Monkey Business by Eric Herman and the Invisible Band.

Kenn Nesbitt has created an online “Funny Poetry Playground” at Poetry4kids.com; it features funny poems, lessons, games, and poetry-related activities.

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POET’S REGION U.S., Northwestern

LIFE SPAN 1962–

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Kenn Nesbitt was born in Berkeley, California, in 1962. He grew up in Fresno and San Diego and currently lives in Washington state with his wife, children, and pets.

He is the author of numerous books of poetry for children, including Santa Got Stuck in the Chimney (2006), When the Teacher Isn’t Looking: And Other Funny School Poems (2005), and The Aliens Have Landed at Our School! (2001). His books abound with hilarious and . . .

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