Books to Celebrate National Poetry Month 2026
Recent poetry books to celebrate National Poetry Month!
Recent Posts
Dr. Seuss’s Final Posthumous Release is an Unexpected Sequel to THE FOOT BOOK
The recent discovery of an unpublished work by a children's literature icon has readers around the world taking notice.
5 Books Worth Reading About the History of Children’s Lit
Sharing some books about the history of children's literature.
ADVERTISEMENT
Trending Posts
ADVERTISEMENT
Book Reviews
Review: Gnome and Rat by Lauren Stohler
When you read an early graphic novel as excellent as Gnome and Rat, so many other books look boring in comparison.
Books on Film: I Need a New Butt!
An assistant principal was fired for reading I NEED A NEW BUTT! to students
More Recent Posts
2026 Books from CSK Winners
A roundup of 2026 books from past Coretta Scott King winners!
Now on The Yarn Podcast: Sara Pennypacker!
Over on The Yarn Podcast, Colby talked with award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Sara Pennypacker about her latest novel The Lions’ Run. Sara is such a pro and this conversation is one I think you’re going to like. Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher
National Poetry Month is Coming! How to Make Book Spine Poems with Your Students or Patrons
Here are my tips for creating a book spine poem . . .
ADVERTISEMENT
Be Still My Children’s Book Nerd Heart: The Digital Kerlan Collection
A treasure trove of children's literature history at your fingertips.
2026 Books from Pura Belpré Winners
2026 books from past Pura Belpré Medal and Honor winners!
One Star Review, Guess Who? (#228)
Can you guess the children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads?
Books on Film: Mychal Threets on The Daily Show
“America’s Librarian” (do people call him that? They should) and new Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets was on The Daily Show the other day talking about the power of books and libraries. So you know I liked it.
ADVERTISEMENT
Archives
ADVERTISEMENT
Author/Illustrator Blogs
Book Blogs I Like
- A Book and a Hug
- A Fuse #8 Production
- A Kids Book a Day
- A Year of Reading
- Abby (the) Librarian
- Awful Library Books
- Becky’s Book Reviews
- Better Book Titles
- Book-A-Day Almanac
- Bookends
- books4yourkids.com
- bookshelves of doom
- Bottom Shelf Books
- Calling Caldecott
- Caustic Cover Critic
- Chad C. Beckerman
- Charlotte’s Library
- Cheryl Rainfield
- Chicken Spaghetti
- CHILDREN’S ILLUSTRATION
- Collecting Children’s Books
- Cybils
- EarlyWord
- educating alice
- Finding Wonderland
- For Those About to Mock
- Good Comics for Kids
- Good Show Sir
- GottaBook
- Great Kid Books
- Heavy Medal: A Mock Newbery Blog
- Hi Miss Julie!
- Jen Robinson’s Book Page
- Kidsmomo
- Maria T. Middleton Design
- Nerdy Book Club
- Neverending Search
- Nine Kinds of Pie
- One Book, Two Books, Old Books, New Books
- Out of the Box
- Oz and Ends
- PlanetEsme
- Read Roger
- Reading Rants!
- Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
- sharpread
- ShelfTalker
- so tomorrow
- The Children's Book Review
- The Miss Rumphius Effect
- Uncovered Cover Art
- Waking Brain Cells
- Watch. Connect. Read.
Library Blogs
From the Archives (2023)
Follow This Blog
Enter your email address below to receive notifications of new blog posts by email.
Recent Comments
Apr 1, 2026
Betsy Bird on 5 Books Worth Reading About the History of Children’s Lit
"Ahh. Thank you for including Wild Things! You are a gentleman and a scholar. ..."
Apr 1, 2026
Travis Jonker on Dr. Seuss’s Final Posthumous Release is an Unexpected Sequel to THE FOOT BOOK
"Hey Emily - thanks for reading! ..."
Apr 1, 2026
Emily on Dr. Seuss’s Final Posthumous Release is an Unexpected Sequel to THE FOOT BOOK
"I'm usually about halfway through these posts when I remember it's April Fool's Day. Good one, Travis! You almost got me ..."
Mar 6, 2026
Travis Jonker on 2026 Books from Newbery Winners
"Thank you! Added it in ..."
Mar 6, 2026
Rachel on 2026 Books from Newbery Winners
"Witchward Bound by Newbery Honor winner Erin Bow is coming in September! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/815456 ..."
Mar 4, 2026
Pam on 2026 Books from Newbery Winners
"55 years between Gone with the Wind and Scarlett. But After My Brother Sam must be second. ..."
Mar 4, 2026
Eric on 2026 Books from Newbery Winners
"You left off the My Brother Sam is Dead sequel. A sequel that must set the record for longest gap (42 years) between se ..."
Feb 26, 2026
Sharon Verbeten on What’s Up Doc? My Love/Hate Relationship with Document Camera Read Alouds
"I've just scanned the books to a PowerPoint and used that; seems to work well, esp. if you are going to use the book aga ..."
Feb 26, 2026
Barratt on What’s Up Doc? My Love/Hate Relationship with Document Camera Read Alouds
"I've been using one for years and LOVE it. Everyone can see the pages clearly, which means there's less fidgeting overal ..."
Feb 13, 2026
Sharon Verbeten on Add This Event to the Winter Olympics ASAP: Book Curling
"We hosted a Baby Olympics this morning: babies "curling" with mops, bobsledding in laundry baskets and playing hockey wi ..."
Feb 13, 2026
Tracey on Add This Event to the Winter Olympics ASAP: Book Curling
"Have you seen people playing Go Fish with James Patterson or Danielle Steel author jacket pictures? Those are funny. ..."
Feb 12, 2026
Denise Poshard on . . . But Make it Graphic Novel: 7 Upcoming Graphic Novel Adaptations of Beloved Books
"Wow! This is an intriguing list - thanks for the heads up! ..."
ADVERTISEMENT