Concrete poem “Chasm” by Joan Bransfield Graham

Book cover for Awesome Earth: Concrete Poems Celebrate Caves, Canyons, and Other Fascinating Landforms

For today’s #NationalPoetryMonth pick, here’s a groundbreaking poem by Joan Bransfield Graham from her book of concrete poems AWESOME EARTH, with vibrant illustrations by Tania García.

This book is such a fun intro to concrete poems, geology, and geography! #kidlit #poetry

The illustrations are amazing! Such a profound and beautiful book 💚

Poem by Simon Mole titled “Pachycephalosaurus”

STOMP AND CHOMP: MY FIRST BOOK OF DINOSAURS by Simon Mole, illustrated by Matt Hunt

For today’s #NationalPoetryMonth pick, here’s a hard-hitting poem from Simon Mole’s excellent book STOMP AND CHOMP: MY FIRST BOOK OF DINOSAURS! 🦖🦕

Dino fans will love learning fun facts through these clever poems. Plus the illustrations by Matt Hunt are wonderful!
#kidlit #poetry

Very grateful to have a poem for kids included among this stellar group! 💜
#NationalPoetryMonth #KidLit #PoetryCommunity

Poem “Wood” by Janet S. Wong

Illustration by Julie Paschkis from KNOCK ON WOOD: POEMS ABOUT SUPERSTITIONS

Today’s #NationalPoetryMonth pick is “Wood” by Janet S. Wong from her book KNOCK ON WOOD: POEMS ABOUT SUPERSTITIONS, w/ enchanting illustrations by Julie Paschkis 🪾✨

I also recommend checking out their book NIGHT GARDEN, one of my fav #kidlit poetry books!
#poetrycommunity

Two picture books: Daniel Finds a Poem by Micha Archer + A Poem Grows Inside You, story by Katey Howes, pictures by Heather Brockman Lee

For today’s #NationalPoetryMonth picks, here are two #picturebooks that encourage kids to find poetry in the world around them & within themselves 🐿️🪴💚

Love these beautiful books by Micha Archer, the late great @kateywrites.bsky.social, & @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social!
#kidlit #poetrycommunity

Submissions Submissions SUBMISSIONS We accept poems from anywhere in the world and so far have had submissions from Australia, Belguim, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United States, as well as the United…

Find more info for submissions on their website: scaryness.com/submissions/

Ticket to Scary-ness on the Poetry Express graphic for special issue on the theme of ‘Historical Horrors’

The spooky #kidlit poetry website Scaryness.com has a call for submissions on the theme of “Historical Horrors” about “strange, weird, and gruesome events” of world history.

They’re particularly interested in contributions on cultures other than European and American.

Award announcement naming Michael Rosen winner of the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award

Congrats to @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social on winning the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award! Exciting news for children’s poetry 💙
#kidlit #childrenspoetry

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Ornamental onion, or summer snowflake, growing in a garden

Yearning for peace,
I almost overlook
the summer snowflake.

#haikusaturday #haiku #poetrycommunity

Poem “One Smart Worm” by John Himmelman

Book cover for THE BOY WHO LIVED IN A SHELL: SNIPPETS FOR WANDERING MINDS by John Himmelman

For today’s #NationalPoetryMonth pick, here’s a poem from John Himmelman’s brilliant book THE BOY WHO LIVED IN A SHELL.

These story poems are some of my recent favs — imaginative, whimsical, & full of quiet charm. 🐚✍️
#kidlit #poetry #childrensbooks

Poem “The Sahara” by David Elliott

Book cover for In the Desert by David Elliott, illustrated by Gordy Wright

Today’s #NationalPoetryMonth pick: “The Sahara” by David Elliott from IN THE DESERT, illustrated by @gordywright.bsky.social 🦂

A beautiful example of how poetry & vivid art can bring an ecosystem to life — great for classrooms exploring nature, geography, or imagery in verse.
#kidlit #poetry

Sure thing, Shaun! Always happy to share your excellent work 😊💚

How to Celebrate National Poetry Month with Kids Celebrate National Poetry Month with kids using simple, playful poetry activities for the classroom, library, or home. This guide offers easy reading, writing, and video ideas to help young readers ex...

I have a new blog post about celebrating #NationalPoetryMonth with kids!

Poetry activities & shoutouts to poetry heroes @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social, @brianmosespoet.bsky.social, @kennnesbitt.bsky.social, & @shaunjexauthor.bsky.social!

Read here: stefankarlssonwrites.wixsite.com/author/post/...

Poem by Terry Webb Harshman titled “Queen of Night”

Book cover for THE POETRY OF SCIENCE: THE POETRY FRIDAY ANTHOLOGY FOR SCIENCE FOR KIDS

For today’s #NationalPoetryMonth pick, it seemed appropriate to choose this luminous poem by Terry Webb Harshman! 🌖

It appears in the brilliant anthology THE POETRY OF SCIENCE from #PomeloBooks, edited by Sylvia Vardell & Janet Wong.
#kidlit #poetry #artemis2

Poem titled Top Ten Rules for Our Zoo Field Trip by Laura Purdie Salas

Book cover of THE ARROW FINDS ITS MARK: A BOOK OF FOUND POEMS, edited by Georgia Heard, illustrated by Antoine Guilloppé

Today’s #NationalPoetryMonth pick: a fun found poem by Laura Purdie Salas from THE ARROW FINDS ITS MARK, edited by @georgiaheard.bsky.social 💘

I love how found poetry invites kids to look closely & discover poems hidden in the world around them!
#kidlit #poetrycommunity

Middle Grade Verse Novel Stats 2026 It's my favorite month. National Poetry Month! And of course, I have updated middle grade novel-in-verse statistics to share. In 2025, I included verse novel awards as part of my infographic. This year, I'm not doing that here, but I will be posting each of the 2025 middle grade verse novels with lists of what recognition they've gotten (and a little bit about why you'd like to read the story in the caption) each day on my…

Middle Grade Verse Novel Stats 2026

It's my favorite month. National Poetry Month! And of course, I have updated middle grade novel-in-verse statistics to share. In 2025, I included verse novel awards as part of my infographic. This year, I'm not doing that here, but I will be posting each of the…

This is so awesome, Christiana! Thank you! 😊

Thanks so much, Karyn! 🦆😊💚

That’s so kind of you, Susan 💚 Thank you so much!

What an epic haiku! Love the energy, alliteration, and the voice of this piece!

Thank you so much, Beth! 💚😊

Two ducks sit on a tree branch beside a pond.

Finding their footing,
a wobble here, waddle there—
plucky ducks branch out.

#haikusaturday #haiku

Book cover for Goldfinches by Mary Oliver, illustrated by Melissa Sweet

Text reads: “as though their minds were on fire” with illustrations by Melissa Sweet

Today’s #NationalPoetryMonth pick: GOLDFINCHES by Mary Oliver, with breathtaking illustrations by Melissa Sweet 🐤🪽

A beautiful picture book that will inspire kids to go on nature walks & birding adventures!

#kidlit #poetrycommunity

Poetry & percussion -A video for my book and poem: On Poetry Street

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Book cover of LIMELIGHT: CURTAIN UP ON POETRY COMICS!

“Lights” appears in LIMELIGHT: CURTAIN UP ON POETRY COMICS!, an innovative collection featuring a wide range of theatrical personae & poetic forms.

The book is bursting with thespian energy & will delight young fans of graphic novels, theater, & poetry alike!

#poetrycommunity #childrensbooks

“Lights” poem by Renée M. LaTulippe, illustrated by Chuck Gonzalez

For Day 2 of #NationalPoetryMonth, here’s “Lights” by @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social ✨💛

I love how this concrete poem captures the hush, the glow, and the magic of the theater—and with a wonderful sense of humor!

#kidlit #poetry

Love this piece so much! 💚