Hello friends! It is time once again for this week’s Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup. I am delighted to bring you a friendly summary of the latest news, inspiring thoughts, and creative updates from the world of children’s poetry from the past week.
Charles Waters
Poet Charles Waters checks in after a brief hiatus with POETRY TIME BLOG #58. Having successfully recovered from a case of blog procrastination fever, he shares his enthusiasm for getting back into the rhythm of writing as the 2026-27 school season gets underway and school visit bookings begin to take off.
Children’s Poetry Summit
In Attie Lime: Writing Sounds, guest poet Attie Lime details her sound-driven, onomatopoeic poem Marble Run. Included in her collection Poems on Toast, she explains how the poem grew out of an experiment in listening and emphasizes why poetry truly comes alive when read aloud for school and festival audiences.
Danna Smith Book Blog
Author Danna Smith shares wonderful news in Exciting News: Upcoming Children’s Book “Grow, Grow, Little Baby”. After discovering that she and her author friend Linda Whalen were both becoming grandmothers at the very same time, the pair teamed up to craft a charming new picture book, Grow, Grow, Little Baby, perfect for families welcoming a new baby.
David L. Harrison
It was an active week over at David L. Harrison‘s blog! In My thanks to SCBWI Kansas/Missouri, he expresses appreciation to Abbi Lee, Michele Helsel, and Andy Lozano for a lovely newsletter feature highlighting his upcoming release, Pumpkin on a Vine. He also shares how Dr. Angela Knight and music teacher Hailey Acklin are weaving vocabulary words into school routines in Word of the Month Poetry Challenge goes to school. Additionally, in Article placed, he announces that a talk on early literacy will be published in two state reading journals. Finally, Not sure what to do about our new tenant offers a playful look at a neighborhood groundhog, while Back to work and I bring news highlights an upcoming writing workshop presented by Kathy Temaean.
DreamBeast Poems
Over at DreamBeast Poems, Mark Bird shares When Someone Is Good: An Empowering Poem for Kids & Teachers. The post offers an encouraging poem designed to foster kindness, self-confidence, and warm interactions in the classroom.
Imagine the Possibilities
In Poetry Friday: Inspired by Wendell Berry, Rose Cappelli pays tribute to the late Wendell Berry. Reflecting on the lessons found in nature, she shares her original poem, Beginning, which explores themes of resilience and new beginnings, while pointing readers to Patricia‘s Poetry Friday collection.
Joshua Seigal
Poet Joshua Seigal posted two updates this week. In Milk on the Window Sill, he shares a humorous poem capturing a classic science experiment gone wrong. In a more tender note, From My Mind to Yours offers a thoughtful reflection on the personal, human connection that poetry brings to our lives.
Laura Purdie Salas
Author and poet Laura Purdie Salas offers a quick update for educators and poetry enthusiasts on her site with her brief post, Just Testing!.
Live Your Poem
In Jubilee haiku poem from the Eastern Shore of the Mobile Bay (Alabama), Irene Latham recaps a recent book signing, previews upcoming children’s book projects, and shares a serene coastal haiku paired with artwork by Joan Mitchell.
Reflections on the Teche
Margaret Simon shares three creative posts this week. Her entry Poetry Friday: Hawk Sighting features a draft poem inspired by Marie Howe alongside work from fellow Inklings Linda, Mary Lee, Molly, and Heidi, with the roundup hosted by Patricia Franz. In Spiritual Thursday: I Cannot Keep from Singing, hosted by Ramona, she reflects on sacred art and postcard collages. Lastly, Slice of Life: All Day Rain offers a peaceful look at autumn rain and quiet moments.
Science Rhymes
In Sam Illingworth’s “Slow AI”: eBook review, Celia Berrell reviews a new work by Sam Illingworth, offering practical advice for writers on how to thoughtfully balance technology while preserving original creative work.
Shaun Jex
In Poems from the Trail: Mountain Goat Edition, Shaun Jex writes about hiking Glacier National Park’s Highline Trail. He discusses encounters with wildlife, the significance of mountain goats in Lingít culture, and invites readers to write poems inspired by the agile movements of nature.
Stefan Karlson
And in 31 Days of Children’s Poetry: My KidLit Sealey Challenge, Stefan Karlson reflects on his journey of reading 31 children’s poetry books in 31 days, sharing key insights and lessons learned about writing for young audiences.
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