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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Many parents read to their young children at bedtime – but it tends to be a story they share with them, rather than poetry. However, the Children’s Laureate, Joseph Coelho is urging mums and ...

Emperor Naruhito composed a poem about the aspirations of children he has met around Japan for the annual New Year Poetry Reading at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 22. The event’s theme th ...