Poetry

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Send us a poem and we'll publish it. We're collecting poems by kids to publish on our site.

by Douglas Florian: Handsprings : Poems & Paintings

Poems about spring.
by Jack Prelutsky: If Not for the Cat: Haiku by Jack Prelutsky

Haiku describes a variety of animals.
by John Grandits: Technically It's Not My Fault: Concrete Poems

Robert tackles many things in verse: older sisters, pizza, thank-you notes and professional wrestling for animals are just a few.
by Ntozake Shange: Ellington Was Not a Street

Noted poet Ntozake Shange recalls her childhood home and the close-knit group of innovators that often gathered there.

Children's Poetry Archive: http://www.poetryarchive.org/childrensarchive/home.do

Listen to poets read their own poems. Find poems on many topics.
Favorite Poem: http://www.favoritepoem.org

Robert Pinsky, Poet Laureate, asks Americans to share favorite poems.
Kristine George: http://www.kristinegeorge.com

Kristina George offers tips for writing and enjoying poetry.
Fern's Poetry Club: http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/poetry/

Arthur's friend Fern has a poetry club for her friends. Submit poems or read poems by other kids.
Giggle Poetry: http://www.gigglepoetry.com/

Fill in the blank and create a poem. Enter a poetry contest or rate poems online.
Poetry Zone: http://www.poetryzone.ndirect.co.uk/howto.htm

A guide for young poets with links to lots of poetry pages.
Poetry for Kids: http://www.poetry4kids.com

Funny poems about Frankenstein, the kitchen sink and porcupine love. There are also links to other poetry pages including Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky. Find tips on writing poems, where to publish poems, and poetry writing resources.
Poetry with Jack Prelutsky: http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/jack_home.htm

Listen to Jack read poems aloud. Writing poetry is easy and fun--learn how.
Surfnet Kids Virtual Poetry: http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/funnypoems-wm.htm

This is instant poetry. You can move the words around to create a poem.