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Explore poetry books about being different for children.
155 books
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
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Suzanne Slade
The life of Gwendolyn Brooks unfolds in this biography of the influential African American poet.
Ages 6–10
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
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Wool Gathering: A Sheep Family Reunion
Lisa Wheeler
For children navigating the delightful chaos of big family gatherings, this collection of puns and poetry celebrates bel
Ages 4–8
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
The Story of The Not-so-colorful Butterfly
Bruce DeLong
For the child who feels different or plain compared to their peers, this rhyming tale celebrates the quiet beauty found
Ages 3–7
The Best Part of Me
Wendy Ewald
Celebrate the skin you are in with this collection of children's own words and photos exploring body positivity and self
Ages 5–10
There's an Awful Lot of Weirdos in Our Neighborhood
Colin McNaughton
A wacky neighborhood comes to life through a series of funny poems celebrating the most eccentric and unusual characters
Ages 7–12
Quiet Storm
Lydia Omolola Okutoro
Young authors of African ancestry share their perspectives on family, pride, and spirituality in this collection of orig
Ages 12–18
All We Needed to Say
Marilyn Singer
Tanya and Sophie navigate the same school day, but their poems reveal very different perspectives on everything from lib
Ages 7–11
Make Magic! Do Good!
Dallas Clayton
A boy with a beard wants to be six forever and a monster fears children in this collection of poems where imagination ha
Ages 5–10
A Song About Myself
John Keats
John Keats dances through playful rhymes and silly caricatures in this lighthearted poem originally written to cheer up
Ages 4–8
Over the Moon
Natalie Lloyd
In a world where starlight was once woven into cloth, twelve-year-old Mallie enters a dangerous flying horse competition
Ages 8–12
Meet My Folks!
Ted Hughes
Whimsical verses introduce a family of extraordinary characters, painting a funny and fantastical portrait of a brother,
Ages 7–12
Poems for Children and Their Parents #2
Sad Underwear and Other Complications
Judith Viorst
For children navigating the highs and lows of everyday life, these witty poems tackle everything from embarrassing under
Ages 7–11
Seeing the Blue Between: Advice and Inspiration for Young Poets
Paul B. Janeczko
Famous poets share honest letters about the beauty of failure, the necessity of rewriting, and the joy of making a poem
Ages 10–18
One Girl
Andrea Beaty
A single book lights a spark in one girl, leading her to write a story that travels the world and inspires children ever
Ages 4–8
Boy Wonders
Calef Brown
A young boy tumbles down a rabbit hole of endless questions where answers are scarce but the joy of wondering is everywh
Ages 4–8
What the Road Said
Cleo Wade
Life is full of winding paths and confusing turns, but a little kindness and curiosity help make every wrong way part of
Ages 4–8
Have You Heard About Lady Bird? Poems About Our First Ladies
Marilyn Singer
Lyrical poems offer a glimpse into the private and public lives of America’s First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Ele
Ages 7–12
Blue Lipstick
John Grandits
Fifteen-year-old Jessie navigates the humor and chaos of high school through a collection of poems that capture the true
Ages 10–15
Photo-Illustrated Poetry Collections #4
My Friend's Got This Problem, Mr. Candler
Mel Glenn
A powerful collection of poetic monologues capturing the raw voices of high schoolers as they navigate life's hurdles in
Ages 12–18
Brown Girl, Brown Boy #1
Brown Girl, Brown Girl
Leslé Honoré
Rhythmic verses call on brown girls to draw strength from the women who came before them as they chase their own bright
Ages 4–8
Is This Forever, or What?: Poems & Paintings from Texas
Naomi Shihab Nye
Vibrant paintings and regional poetry capture the sweeping landscapes and unique spirit of life across the state of Texa
Ages 12–18
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