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Bison Rule, OK!

Book cover of Bison Rule OK by Sarah Ziman

Every so often, a poetry collection comes along that reminds me just how broad children’s poetry can be. Some poems make you laugh out loud. Some capture moments of family life with startling accuracy. Some tell stories. Some play with language. And some quietly sneak up on you and leave an emotional mark you weren’t expecting.

Sarah Ziman’s brand-new collection, Bison Rule, OK!, arriving this August from Otter-Barry Books, manages to do all of those things in a single volume.

Announcing The Greatest Book of Poetry Ever Written by Kenn Nesbitt

I’m thrilled to finally share some exciting news… After more than 25 years of writing poems for children—and publishing more than two dozen books—I’m releasing my biggest collection ever! The Greatest Book of Poetry Ever Written by Kenn Nesbitt will be published on October 13, 2026, and the Kindle edition is available for preorder today!

Cover of The Greatest Book of Poetry Ever Written by Kenn Nesbitt

So… Why is it called “The Greatest Book of Poetry Ever Written by Kenn Nesbitt”?

Weekly Children’s Poetry Roundup – Saturday, July 25, 2026

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Hello, poetry friends! It is time once again for our weekly Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup. It has been a wonderful week in the world of children’s verse, and we have gathered the latest news, writing prompts, and educational resources from some of our favorite poets and teachers to share with you.

Weekly Children’s Poetry Roundup – Saturday, July 18, 2026

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Hello, poetry friends! It is time once again for this week’s Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup. I am delighted to share this summary of the latest news, writing prompts, and book announcements from the wonderful world of children’s poetry from the past week. Whether you are a poet looking for inspiration or a teacher looking for fresh classroom ideas, there is plenty of poetic goodness to explore.

Weekly Children’s Poetry Roundup – Saturday, July 11, 2026

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Hello, fellow poetry lovers, teachers, and wordsmiths! It is that wonderful time of the week again for our weekly Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup. We have a delightful collection of news, poetic prompts, teaching guides, and award-winning announcements to share from the past week. Whether you are searching for a new classroom activity or simply a quiet moment of inspiration, there is plenty of verse to go around, so let us take a friendly stroll through the latest updates from our community.

Weekly Children’s Poetry Roundup – Saturday, July 4, 2026

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Hello, fellow poetry lovers! It is time again for this week’s Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup, where I gather the latest news, sweet verses, and creative updates from the world of children’s poetry from the past week. Whether you are an elementary school teacher looking for fresh classroom inspiration or a poet searching for a spark of imagination, there is plenty of wonderful news to share from our reading community.

Weekly Children’s Poetry Roundup – Saturday, June 27, 2026

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Welcome, poetry lovers, teachers, and wordsmiths! It is time again for this week’s Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup, where we gather and summarize the latest news, poems, and creative updates from the world of children’s poetry over the past week. We hope these updates inspire your classrooms, your writing desks, and your appreciation for children’s verse.

Weekly Children’s Poetry Roundup – Saturday, June 20, 2026

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Hello, lovely readers! It is time once again for this week’s Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup. I’ve gathered the latest news, updates, and creative inspirations from the wonderful world of children’s poetry from the past week. Whether you are an teacher seeking fresh ways to bring rhyme into your classroom, a poet looking for a spark of imagination, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of verse, there is plenty of warm and wonderful news to share from our community.