Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires courage, resilience, and to be proud of your culture. This legacy makes ...

There are many reasons why poems serve as good reading material for children, which is why we created a list of funny poems for children. Those reasons include the fact that poetry helps develop a ...

What may at first glance seem like a simple nature poem holds a deeper meaning that can teach children a lot about our world. First published in 1846, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “The Mountain and the ...

With Christmas just around the corner, you've probably been busy preparing your house for the upcoming festivities. Cook up some holiday appetizers for your upcoming Christmas party? Check. Trim the ...

New picture books by Judith Viorst, Julie Fogliano and Skila Brown. These brief, impressionistic poems about the seasons are all titled with a day of the year, journal-like. Fogliano (“And Then It’s ...

Mother’s Day is a special time to show love and appreciation to the most important woman in our lives—our mother. From giving hugs when we’re sad to helping with school projects, moms do so much for ...

We present an extract from The Irish Writers Handbook 2025, edited by Ruth McKee, the essential guide to writing and getting published, with contributions from acclaimed authors and book industry ...