It’s that time again for our weekly Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup. So, let’s see what’s been happening in the wonderful world of children’s verse this past week, shall we?
Children’s Poetry Summit
Over at Children’s Poetry Summit, Jane Clarke: A Tribute to Celia Warren pays homage to children’s poet Celia Warren, highlighting her life, her writing, and her impact on the children’s literature scene.
Danna Smith Book Blog
Danna Smith Book Blog celebrates National Garden Day with the singalong book “Rooftop Garden”.
David L. Harrison
David L. Harrison’s blog is buzzing with activity! We have Dottie Joslyn returning to Poetry from Daily Life as a guest columnist. Then there’s news from the Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) annual conference. He’s also got a free video library of columns to share, and Nile Stanley is featured on Poetry from Daily Life today!
DreamBeast Poems
DreamBeast Poems has a post where author Mark Bird is sharing a list of his published works.
Joshua Seigal
Joshua Seigal has a rather silly poem to share, and he’s inviting you to contribute new lines!
Laura Purdie Salas
Laura Purdie Salas is sharing “skinny poems”! She has Puppy Love, Molasses Now, Assisted, Sunset, Bad News, and The Quilt Guild. She also has a video introducing her upcoming book “Flurry, Float, and Fly!”
Live Your Poem
Irene Latham shares a Lemon Poem in honor of National Poetry Month.
Liz Garton Scanlon
Liz Garton Scanlon has been busy writing haiku! She’s shared Haiku 18, Haiku 17, Haiku 16, Haiku 15, Haiku 14, Haiku 13, and Haiku 12.
Miss Rumphius Effect
The Miss Rumphius Effect continues the National Poetry Month celebrations with a variety of unusual poetic forms! Check out NPM 2025 – April 18, NPM 2025 – Poem 17, NPM 2025 – Poem 16, NPM 2025 – Poem 15, NPM 2025 – Poem 14, NPM 2025 – Poem 13, and NPM 2025 – Poem 12.
Poetry Boost
Poetry Boost has some poetry shares for us! Check out Marilyn Singer Presents “Recipe for Celebration”, Rebecca Gardyn Levington Presents “Giraffes: They’re Tall, But That’s Not All”, Marjorie Maddox Shares “A Double Helping of S, Please!”, Laura Purdie Salas Presents a Riddle-ku, and Lisa Varchol Perron Shares “Spring is a Bird”.
Poetry Box
Paula Green is celebrating receiving the Margaret Mahy Award 2025. Additionally, there is a review of “Wētāpunga: The biggest wētā in the world”.
Poetry Pop
Poetry Pop recognizes National Librarian Day and announces the PoetryPalooza ebook sale.
Poetry Roundabout
Poetry Roundabout brings us some poetry reviews! They’re looking at “Squeak, Squawk, Roar”, “Why Did my Brain Make Me Say It?”, and “Blue Jelly and Strawberries”.
Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme
At Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme, there’s an interview with Nikki Grimes about “A Cup of Quiet”, and there’s a giveaway!
The Poem Farm
The Poem Farm is still going strong with their National Poetry Month project, HELLO MY NAME IS! They’ve shared poems for Day 19, Day 18, Day 17, The Progressive Poem, Day 16, Day 15, and Day 14.
Well, that’s all the news for this week, folks. Keep writing, keep reading, and keep spreading the joy of poetry! And remember, as always, it’s National Poetry Month – so keep celebrating!
