But poetry isn't just for adults. In fact, there are plenty of poems for kids that are both entertaining and enlightening. From our earliest moments, we're surrounded by poetry in the form of ...

NPR's Scott Simon talks with John Himmelman about his new collection of illustrated poems for children, "The Boy Who Lived in ...

This legacy makes her poems a rich resource for teaching kids about Black history. Angelou’s poetry, characterized by its unique rhythm and powerful imagery can be a gateway to understanding the ...

Write an ode to misfits. A poem of praise for those who don’t belong here or there. A lyric ballad for the children of nowhere. Employ the interjection Oh at some point in the poem. Remember it ...

Karonhienhawe Nicholas had never tried her hand at creative writing before last year, but now that her first piece is ...

Elon Musk took aim at the 2025 Oscars, slamming the Academy’s “Representation & Inclusion Standards” and arguing that nominations should be based purely on merit rather than diversity quotas ...

Image caption, If poetry is something your learners struggle to enjoy, Jessica Tacon has her own tips on taking the fear out of studying verse. Showing children poetry that doesn’t follow the ...