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Explore poetry books about being different for children.
149 books
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
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
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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
Judith Viorst's Poetry Collections #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
Robert's Concrete Poems #2
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
Mel Glenn's High School Poems #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
Emily Stew With Some Side Dishes
Thomas Rockwell
Whimsical verses blend deep childhood feelings with a dash of wild imagination to create a quirky and sweet collection o
Ages 6–10
Around the World in Eighty Poems
James Berry
Travel from continent to continent through eighty different poems that celebrate the unique voices and cultures of more
Ages 8–12
The Night Before Christmas: A Goblin Tale
Clement Clarke Moore
For children who love a touch of the unusual, this clever reimagining of the classic poem swaps humans for whimsical gob
Ages 4–8
The Snopp on the Sidewalk
Jack Prelutsky
Nonsense and imagination collide in twelve poems populated by fantastic creatures like the grobble, the flonster, and th
Ages 5–10
No Going Back
Patrick Flores-Scott
After leaving youth detention, seventeen-year-old Tony fights to stay on the right path while navigating toxic old relat
Ages 12–18
Free as a Bird
Sigal Adler
The world looks completely different when viewed through someone else's eyes in this gentle story about empathy and unde
Ages 3–8
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