Articles about Children's Poetry

On Jack Prelutsky, the nation’s first Children’s Poet Laureate.

An introduction to Karla Kuskin's poetry for children.

Two respected children’s literature consultants recommend poetry for school and public library collections.

Two respected children’s literature consultants recommend poetry for school and public library collections.

Two respected children’s literature consultants recommend poetry for school and public library collections.

Two respected children’s literature consultants recommend poetry for school and public library collections.

Two respected children’s literature consultants recommend poetry for school and public library collections.

Two respected children’s literature consultants recommend poetry for school and public library collections.

Two respected children’s literature consultants recommend poetry for school and public library collections.

Homeschoolers are turning a million kids on to poetry–through fun, not homework. Here's how you can do it too.

An appreciation of the tongue-twisting and incantatory mix in a new anthology of children’s poetry.

Pop star Natalie Merchant takes on poetry in her ambitious new double album.

Some poetic treats to snack on throughout the school year.

Whether writing about llamas in pajamas or befuddled fauna, her poems are always about the puzzlement of language.

From William Shakespeare of Francisco X. Alarcón, 20 great books for your children to read over the holidays.