Poetry for Children

           About finding and sharing poetry with young people

Friday, February 27, 2026

Cover Reveal: TRUCKS, BOOTS, AND BELLS: Firehouse Poems by Mary E. Cronin

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I am honored to help Mary E. Cronin launch her upcoming poetry book, Trucks, Boots, and Bells: Firehouse Poems (Holiday House, 2026) illust...
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Saturday, February 14, 2026

Poetry (Dress) Giveaway

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UPDATE: Thanks to all my poetry friends for your interest! All the clothing items have been claimed and shipped. I hope you all enjoy them w...
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Monday, February 09, 2026

Cover Reveal: A Poem for Dudley Randall: Poet and Publisher of the Black Arts Movement by Don Tate

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I am honored to participate in the COVER REVEAL for Don Tate 's new picture book, A Poem for Dudley Randall, Poet and Publisher of the B...
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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Sneak Peek list of Poetry for Young People 2026

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It's time to share my "sneak peek" list of anticipated poetry books for young people set to be published this year. MY LAST L...
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Thursday, May 01, 2025

GUEST POST: Chris Baron on SPARK

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I'm so pleased to welcome Chris Baron to the blog today with his guest post on his forthcoming novel in verse, Spark. This powerful no...
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Sylvia Vardell
Sylvia Vardell is Professor Emerita and author of the textbook, CHILDREN'S LITERATURE IN ACTION, as well as POETRY ALOUD HERE, THE POETRY TEACHER'S BOOK OF LISTS, POETRY PEOPLE, and the co-editor of many poetry anthologies in collaboration with poet Janet Wong and Pomelo Books. A frequent speaker at conferences, Vardell chaired the NCTE Poetry Award committee, served as a judge for the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award and the CYBILS poetry award, and has been a consultant to the Poetry Foundation.
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