It’s time again for this week’s Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup! As always, it’s been a busy and inspiring week in the world of children’s poetry. From new book announcements and exciting challenges to student work and thoughtful reflections, there’s plenty to catch up on. Here’s a look at the news and updates from some of our favorite poets and poetry advocates for the past week.
Children’s Poetry Summit
The Children’s Poetry Summit recently shared insights into Brian Moses‘s new chapter book in verse, Brian Moses: Writing Ray. The book, I Am Ray’s Imaginary Friend, began as a single poem and blossomed into a 124-poem journey following a boy named Ray who copes with moving by creating an imaginary friend, Jacob. Inspired by the author’s own village and real-life events, the story, illustrated by Bethan Welby, is published by Scallywag Press and already has future projects in the works.
Danna Smith Book Blog
Danna Smith introduced a delightful new character in her post, Introducing Mindfulness with Zenguin for Kids. Zenguin is a charming penguin designed to help parents gently introduce mindfulness practices to children amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, making it an engaging experience rather than a formal lesson.
David L. Harrison
David L. Harrison had a busy week with several updates for his readers. He proudly announced that Matt Hoisch, creator of The Laureate Project, was nominated for a NYC Podcast Award for Best Sound Design, noting his pride in being part of this “award-winning work” in The Laureate Project up for an award. David also kicked off a new month by inviting everyone to participate in his Word of the Month Poetry Challenge, with “gate” as the current prompt. Furthermore, David shared a glimpse into his packed schedule in Planning in my sleep, which includes numerous events leading up to a major Route 66 celebration program, showcasing the active life of a poet.
DreamBeast Poems
Mark Bird from DreamBeast Poems shared two new kid-friendly poems this past week. In Two Left Feet: Idiom Poem for Kids About A Student Learning English, he uses a common idiom to playfully explore language learning for young students. He also brought us a dose of feline humor with A Poem about Cat Shaming. Funny Cat Poem for Kids, offering a lighthearted look at mischievous cats.
Imagine the Possibilities
Rose Cappelli hosted Poetry Friday with a wonderful post titled Poetry Friday: Small Things. She recounted her magical experience at the “Small Living Things: The Magical Art of Eric Carle” exhibit at the Michener Art Museum, sharing how the kid-friendly displays brought back cherished memories and inspired a new poem of her own.
Joshua Seigal
Joshua Seigal highlighted the wonderful impact of his work in schools. He shared a fantastic food poem from Owl Class at St Helen’s Primary School, Cambs, which was inspired by his own “Icky Sticky Choccy Biccy” poem, in Lovely poem from Owl Class, St Helen’s Primary School, Cambs. He also posted a teacher gives me lovely feedback about his World Book Day workshops at Wembdon School, praising how students crafted poems about emotions using metaphors and alliteration.
Live Your Poem
Irene Latham‘s Desert Rain poems post for Poetry Friday was a rich roundup of writing inspiration. It featured a 2-Minute Writing Tip, an invitation for writers to be brave, a Book Breaks feature on For the Win: Poems About Phenomenal Athletes (including poems on LeBron James and Eileen Gu), and a teacher-focused series by Kaylyn Farneth. Irene also shared her own desert-inspired poems, “Trinet After Drought” and “Gift.”
Poetry Roundabout
Liz Brownlee enthusiastically celebrated World Book Day!, emphasizing the critical role of prioritizing reading in schools. She noted how events like World Book Day, with students dressing as characters and author visits, help close attainment gaps, expose children to diverse cultures, and foster empathy, with poetry’s rhythm and playfulness being key to engaging children with language.
Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme
Matt Forrest Esenwine observed Women’s History Month with a tribute to trailblazing astronomer Caroline Herschel in his Poetry Friday: Celebrating Women’s History Month with astronomer Caroline Herschel post. He highlighted her legacy as the first woman to receive a salary for her scientific work and included Adrienne Rich‘s “Planetarium” poem in her honor.
Reflections on the Teche
Margaret Simon has been actively participating in the Slice of Life Challenge (SOLC), sharing various poetry-related updates. For Poetry Friday, she shared SOLC26: Day 6: Poetry Friday Becoming, where she composed a haiku sonnet inspired by Linda Mitchell. She also continued her weekly photo prompt in SOLC26 Day 4: This Photo Wants to be a Poem: Blue Ribbon, encouraging readers to draft short poem responses. A highlight was her post SOLC Day 3: Let Us March, detailing a Black History Month writing workshop she led for high school students, guiding them in creating found poems from MLK Jr.‘s Selma speech and sharing four powerful student pieces. Additionally, Margaret mentioned Kim Johnson‘s creative cento-poems crafted from lines of Nadia Bolz-Weber‘s Accidental Saints in SOLC26: Day 5: Spiritual Thursday Strength.
Shaun Jex
Shaun Jex shared a poignant post titled Poems for Peace, reflecting on the devastating impact of war on children. He cited UNICEF and Martin Luther King Jr., then featured powerful poems written by children from Ukraine, Yemen, Poland, and Haiti, alongside Michael Rosen‘s “Don’t Mention the Children,” underscoring poetry’s role in bearing witness and offering solace in times of conflict.
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