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School Life Poetry
Explore poetry books about school life for children.
96 books
Amanda Gorman
Jehan Jones-Radgowski
For the child who struggles with a speech impediment or feels their voice is too small, this biography of Amanda Gorman
Ages 7–10
Red, White, and Whole
Rajani LaRocca
Reha feels caught between her two lives until her mother’s illness forces her to find a way to bridge the distance betwe
Ages 8–12
Falling Hard: 100 Love Poems by Teenagers
Betsy Franco
One hundred teenagers from all backgrounds share raw, honest poems about the messy reality of obsession, heartbreak, and
Ages 12–18
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It's Christmas
Jack Prelutsky
From the chaos of school plays to the magic of hidden gifts, these playful poems celebrate every familiar moment of the
Ages 5–9
The Singular Life of Aria Patel
Samira Ahmed
For the teen navigating the heavy fog of grief and the pressure to meet family expectations while trying to find their o
Ages 12–18
Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart
Vera B. Williams
For children navigating the complex emotions of a parent's absence, this moving verse novel explores how two sisters lea
Ages 7–11
Something about America
Maria Testa
For the child grappling with being from two different worlds, this poetic story explores the complex journey of healing
Ages 10–14
A Foot in the Mouth
Paul B. Janeczko
For the child who loves the spotlight or the classroom that needs a spark of joy, this anthology turns reading into a rh
Ages 8–12
The Blood-Hungry Spleen and Other Poems About Our Parts
Allan Wolf
Your face, your spleen, and even your smallest parts come to life through more than three dozen poems that explain exact
Ages 8–12
Spooky Poems
Jennifer Curry
For the child who loves things that go bump in the night, this collection offers a playful and eerie mix of spooky verse
Ages 7–11
Monster School
Kate Coombs
Step inside a classroom where the students are zombies and goblins, but the poems reveal they have the same feelings and
Ages 4–8
Somebody Give This Heart a Pen
Sophia Thakur
Identity, first love, and the challenges of growing up as a mixed-race woman take center stage in this rhythmic collecti
Ages 14–18
Rolling Harvey Down the Hill
Jack Prelutsky
Join a gang of boys, including the narrator, Lumpy, Tony, Willie, and the often-obnoxious Harvey, as they get into delig
Ages 4–11
A Maze Me: Poems for Girls
Naomi Shihab Nye
Seventy-two poems capture the shimmering, complex, and evolving inner lives of girls as they grow toward adulthood.
Ages 12–18
A Pizza the Size of the Sun
Jack Prelutsky
Wacky characters and absurd situations fill this collection of silly poems where the imagination runs wild and anything
Ages 6–12
A Book for Your Backpack #1
How to Be Confident in Kindergarten
D.J. Steinberg
From conquering show-and-tell nerves to trying new things, these sweet, backpack-sized poems offer a boost of bravery fo
Ages 4–6
What a Day It Was at School!
Jack Prelutsky
From the chaos of the classroom to the freedom of the playground, these playful poems celebrate everything that happens
Ages 6–10
Here I Come! #2
Preschool, Here I Come!
D.J. Steinberg
Saying goodbye on the first day and watching butterflies hatch are all part of the fun in these joyful poems celebrating
Ages 3–5
Paul Cookson's Themed Poetry Anthologies
Disgusting Poems
Paul Cookson
Gross-out rhymes and revolting verses come together in this high-energy collection designed for rapping, miming, and gig
Ages 6–11
Jack #2
Hate That Cat
Sharon Creech
Jack uses the rhythm and structure of poetry to make sense of his daily life and process his complicated feelings about
Ages 8–12
Every Story Ever Told
Ami Polonsky
Thirteen-year-old Stevie searches for a path through PTSD by leaning on the resilience and shared experiences of her com
Ages 10–14
A Dime a Dozen
Nikki Grimes
Twenty-eight honest poems explore the joys, pains, and determination required to chart your own path through the difficu
Ages 10–14
Muse Squad #1
The Mystery of the Tenth
Chantel Acevedo
A Cuban American girl discovers she is a muse of Greek legend and must harness her ancient powers to help a friend desti
Ages 8–12
Ten Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break #2
Seven Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break If You Want to Survive the Cafeteria
John Grandits
The school lunchroom transforms into a terrifying world of giant insects as Kyle tries to survive a chaotic maze of cafe
Ages 4–8
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