“… expansive, visual, and alive for today’s young readers.” It’s Poetry Month So We’re Talking Melodies of the Weary Blues with Shamar Knight-Justice
By Betsy Bird••Slj.com
"Good poetry does not just sound pretty. It tells the truth and reaches you whether you are ready for it or not, and Hughes has always had that kind of staying power. " Happy April!
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April is here and that means one particular thing to children’s librarians and educators nationwide: POETRY MONTH!!! And as I may have mentioned before, if you’re looking for stellar new poetry, 2026…