Welcome, poetry lovers, teachers, and friends! It is time again for this week’s Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup. We have a wonderful batch of news, book updates, creative inspiration, and fresh verses from the world of children’s poetry from the past week to share with you today.
Carole Boston Weatherford
Carole Boston Weatherford shared news about two upcoming picture books in her post PRE-0RDER: Twin Titles on the Freedom Struggle. Though distinct in their specific subjects, these companion titles use poetic narratives to illuminate crucial moments in civil rights history. Before He Was Thurgood, illustrated by Gordon James, and Strength in Numbers, illustrated by Noa Denmon, are both available for pre-order and booking ahead of school visits for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and Black History Month.
Children’s Poetry Summit
The Children’s Poetry Summit shared Sharena Lee Satti and Clare McGreevy: Young Poet Laureate – Growing a Generation of Poetry Ambassadors. This insightful article highlights research from the National Literacy Trust showing that nearly twenty percent of young people write poetry monthly, and explores how mentors Sharena Lee Satti and Clare McGreevy guide young poet laureates through festival performances, community outreach, and school visits to inspire the next generation of creative voices.
David L. Harrison
Poet David L. Harrison had a busy and enjoyable week down at the beach. He kicked things off with Time for a little goo foffing, sharing his plans to step away from the computer and enjoy visits from close friends. He followed up with And the fun goes on, where he reflected on a sunny outing, a book signing at Sundog Books, and exciting cover updates for a new literacy collaboration with Mary Jo Fresch. Finally, in On the porch at Sundog, he recapped a successful book signing event that drew visitors of all ages and sold out copies of Wild Brunch.
Elizabeth Acevedo
In her post Elizabeth Acevedo Shares a Heartfelt Reflection on Her Brother in Oprah Daily, celebrated poet Elizabeth Acevedo reflects on a deeply vulnerable personal essay she wrote for Oprah Daily about her brother, schizophrenia, and navigating grief and changing relationships.
Joshua Seigal
Poet Joshua Seigal celebrated a wonderful milestone in JOSHUA SEIGAL’S POEM ‘I DON’T LIKE POETRY’ PUBLISHED IN ‘ENGLISH IN EDUCATION’ (ROUTLEDGE), noting that his popular poem also serves as a practical lesson plan for educators. He also shared a tender, reflective poem about family and growing up in Second Birthday.
Kate Williams
Kate Williams treats young readers and educators to animal-themed rhymes in her update A lion in my book. She celebrates positive reviews and recommendations from BookTrust and the School Reading List for her poetry collection Squeak! Squawk! Roar!, which continues to delight readers aged 5 to 11.
Live Your Poem
On her blog Live Your Poem, Irene Latham hosted Poetry Friday in Lines for a River poem. Her post includes a video celebration for her new book Come In! Come In! Wordspinners to Welcome You Home, highlights women artists, and features her own gentle, nature-inspired original verse.
Poetry Box
Editor Paula Green delivered a wonderful trio of posts over at Poetry Box this week. In Poetry Box Tuesday Poems: Best Birthday Ever and ‘Not One More Acre’ (The 1975 Māori Land March) by Melinda Szymanik, she showcases verses by Melinda Szymanik. Later in the week, she hosted Poetry Box PopUP Poems by Children: Darkness by Marni, spotlighting an evocative poem about a rainy night written by eight-year-old student Marni. Finally, Poetry Box picture book conversations and readings: The Big Book of Kiwi Nursery Rhymes by Kimberly Andrews offers an interview and audio readings celebrating classic rhymes reimagined with New Zealand wildlife by Kimberly Andrews.
Poetry Pop
Over at Poetry Pop, Danna Smith explores how creative inspiration often strikes in simple daily routines in Finding Poetry in The Quiet Moments, offering a thoughtful reminder to poets and teachers to listen closely to quiet, everyday pauses.
Poetry Roundabout
Liz Brownlee shares a delightful review in A. F. Harrold – If I Met a Tiger (I’d Let it Eat Me), Poetry Book Review. She praises A.F. Harrold‘s humorous, wonderfully absurd new collection of poems and highlights the vibrant artwork provided by illustrator Magda Brol.
Reflections on the Teche
Margaret Simon shared two reflective posts for writers and teachers this week. In Slice of Life: National Day on Writing #WhyIWrite, she celebrates community and shares a tricube-image poem inspired by the National Day on Writing. She followed that with Poetry Friday: Write Out Wishing, presenting new draft poems inspired by fellow poets Kim Douillard, Audrey Gidman, and Liz Burk.
Shaun Jex
With Halloween just around the corner, Shaun Jex gets into the spooky spirit in Try Not to Lose Your Head…, encouraging readers and students to adapt their favorite classic scary stories into spooky new poems.
Steam Powered Poetry
Finally, Heidi B. Roemer combines science and verse in Student Video: Welcome to the Science Lab, inviting students and teachers to explore hands-on laboratory experiments while remembering to keep safety first.
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