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These excellent middle grade and YA titles use poetry to get at the heart of kids’ experiences. Share them for National Poetry Month and beyond.
Knucklehead: Poems
These collections gather poems about nature, imagination, and creativity. Share them with young readers to open up a world of possibilities.
POP! Goes the Nursey Rhyme
In the Desert
This year, the committee recognized twelve outstanding books of poetry and nine novels in verse as 2025 Notable Books. These selections emphasize inclusiveness and diversity, showcasing a wide range of experiences and perspectives.
When a Book Begins
From a bilingual book about Cuba to a graphic novel poetry collection, these diverse titles are sure to delight a wide range of young readers.
Caregivers can read these poems to children to help them on their journey to slumber.
The world lost poet, author, and civil rights activist Nikki Giovanni on Monday, but her impact and legacy live on in her writing.
The best poems educate with their facts and inspire with their beautiful flow of words. These 11 titles contain poems that do both exceptionally for young readers of all ages.
SLJ will reveal the 193 titles selected for this year's Best Books list starting November 19 and culminating November 25 with a live webcast.
The Scroobious Pip
As we gear up to a presidential election, these titles can help young readers to better understand the past, present, and future of the voting process.
These individual poems and collections about animals, outer space, feelings, and more will satisfy a wide range of budding poets and other interested readers.
From looking out the window and appreciating wildlife in the city to recognizing the emotions involved with moving and growing up, the poems in these books offer much to young readers.
The Illustrated Walt Whitman
In these two picture books, a couple of different illustrators have shared their creative vision for Emily Dickinson’s famous poem, “Hope Is the Thing with Feathers.”
This year's Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winners include Do You Remember? by Sydney Smith, Remember Us by Jacqueline Woodson, The Mona Lisa Vanishes by Nicholas Day, and Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford.
From wind to wildlife, bring a touch of nature into kids' reading selections with these books about the natural world.
Fifteen outstanding books of poetry and seven novels in verse have been recognized as 2024 Notable Books. Selections include a range of formats—lively nonfiction, fantasy, and moving verse novels—written by familiar poets and debut authors.
From poems about planets and trees to poems about LGBTQIA+ heroes, young readers from elementary through high school will find something to enjoy here. Share these titles for National Poetry Month and all year long.
Windsongs: Poems About Weather
Hope Is the Thing with Feathers
Hoop Queens 2
Poetry Comics
SLJ's Best Books lists are posting over the next few days. Download the full list!
With beautiful language and imagery, these eight poems teach children everything from animal facts to how to write a poem, while also allowing readers to sit back and have a good laugh.
You Are Everything
We, the Curious Ones
The Animals Come Out
Kin: Rooted in Hope
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