Category: News

Weekly Children’s Poetry Roundup – Saturday, October 3, 2026

Child reading a book while a cat looks on

Welcome to this week’s Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup! It is time once again to summarize the latest news, creative inspirations, and poetic updates from around the children’s poetry community from the past week. Whether you are a poet looking for a spark of inspiration or an elementary school teacher seeking fresh ideas for the classroom, there is plenty to discover.

Get Your Students Excited About Writing This School Year!

Children's author Kenn Nesbitt performing for a group of students during an online author visit

As the new school year begins, you’re likely looking for creative ways to inspire your students and ignite their passion for reading and writing. What better way to do that than by bringing an award-winning children’s author directly into your classroom—virtually, of course!

Each year, I visit hundreds of schools around the world through live, interactive online sessions. My virtual author visits are more than just a reading event; they’re high-energy, funny, and educational experiences designed to leave your students excited about picking up a pen and writing their own stories and poems.

Weekly Children’s Poetry Roundup – Saturday, August 15, 2026

Cat with glasses reading a book

Welcome, fellow poetry lovers! It is time again for this week’s Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup, where we gather to celebrate the latest news, updates, and verses from the world of children’s poetry over the past week. Whether you are a poet, an elementary school teacher, or simply someone who delights in a clever verse, here is a helpful summary of what our wonderful community has been sharing.