Poetry connects us to our history, to one another, and to ourselves. Poetry is an art form that has been in existence for millennia, often passed down through oral tradition, used in religious ceremonies, or set to music as song. It's ability to adapt and remain meaningful to generations throughout history alone make it worth the time to read and study.
Introduce your students and readers to the beauty and versatility of poetry with these new collections and stories.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Maggie Smith, poet and author of My Thoughts Have Wings sat down to talk about anxiety, especially in our youngest readers, and how to soothe anxious thoughts at bedtime and all the time.
