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Writing & Storytelling Poetry
Explore poetry books about writing & storytelling for children.
234 books
If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility
Charles Waters, Irene Latham
For children who need help seeing the magic in ordinary life, this collection explores how 'best days' come in many form
Ages 8–12
Poems for Tortured Souls
Liz Ison
For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first love, heartbreak, and the moody aesthetic of self-discovery through
Ages 12–18
Boshblobberbosh: Runcible Poems for Mr. Lear
J. Patrick Lewis
For the child who feels like an outsider or loves the delightful silliness of made-up words. Explore the life of the man
Ages 8–12
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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
F E G Ridiculous Poems for Intelligent Children
Robin Hirsch
For the clever child who loves wordplay and puzzles: this witty collection uses 'ridiculous' logic to introduce middle-g
Ages 8–12
Let Freedom Ring
Phillis Wheatley
Susan R. Gregson
For the child discovering how a voice can change the world. This accessible biography introduces Phillis Wheatley, who o
Ages 8–12
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
Jump Back, Paul: The Life and Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Sally Derby
For the young reader discovering the power of their own voice, this biography introduces Paul Laurence Dunbar, a pioneer
Ages 9–14
Honeybee: Poems & Short Prose
Naomi Shihab Nye
Quiet observations of honeybees and neighbors across the globe reveal the small, invisible threads that connect human he
Ages 12–18
A Moment in Rhyme
Colin West
For the child who delights in the rhythm of words and the quirky side of life. These short, playful poems capture small
Ages 5–10
Black Boy, Rise
Brynne Barnes
A soul-stirring anthem for Black boys that celebrates their heritage, creative power, and the brilliant future they carr
Ages 4–10
Margarita Engle's Memoirs #2
Soaring Earth
Margarita Engle
For the teenager navigating the pressure of world events while trying to find where they belong between two different cu
Ages 12–18
Silly Verse for Kids
Spike Milligan
Belly laughs are guaranteed with this collection of absurd and anarchic poems featuring the famous On the Ning Nang Nong
Ages 7–12
What if?
Evelyn Mitchell
For the child whose mind is always wandering into 'what if' scenarios, this gentle collection of poetry nurtures curiosi
Ages 3–7
I Talk Like a River
Jordan Scott
The frustration of a boy whose words get stuck vanishes by the water's edge as his father helps him see his voice as a p
Ages 4–8
Poetry for Young People
Animal Poems
John Hollander
For the child who marvels at the natural world, this collection of classic and modern poems pairs timeless verses with l
Ages 5–10
A Caribbean Dozen
John Agard, Grace Nichols
Thirteen poets share the warmth of the sun and the rhythm of the islands through vivid memories of growing up in the Car
Ages 8–12
Apple: Skin to the Core
Eric Gansworth
Verse and imagery collide in this powerful reclamation of identity, tracing the legacy of government boarding schools an
Ages 14–18
Poems of A. Nonny Mouse
Jack Prelutsky
Whimsical illustrations breathe new life into classic rhymes and traditional verses curated by a very clever, very liter
Ages 4–9
The Sheriff of Rottenshot
Jack Prelutsky
For the child who loves the weird, the wacky, and the slightly spooky. These nonsensical poems celebrate the joy of word
Ages 6–10
For Laughing Out Loud
Jack Prelutsky
For the child who thinks poetry is 'boring' or serious, this collection of silly verses and zany characters will have th
Ages 6–10
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: Poems to Speak Aloud
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
Ook the Book And Other Silly Rhymes
Lissa Rovetch
Wacky wordplay and twelve silly rhymes help new readers master the sounds of the English language while having a laugh.
Ages 4–8
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