Poetry Ideas and Resources

Here are some ideas to help you and your students get involved with reading and writing poetry. Lee & Low Books offers an award-winning selection of multicultural and diverse poetry for children. Be sure to share these books with your students as you embark on a journey of poetic discovery!

Read author Pat Mora’s letter to teachers about inspiring students with poetry in the Lee & Low Poetry Resource Guide for Teachers

Check out The Power of Poetry and the Immigration Experience from the American Immigration Council

Discover 4 Mentor Texts & Activities for National Poetry Month and teaching poetry all year round from the The Open Book blog.

Get Tips for Reading Out Loud During Poetry Month by our Lee & Low poets from the The Open Book blog.

Poetry Collections:

Lee & Low Poetry Collection
Poetry Grades K-2
Poetry Grades 3-6
Poetry Middle School
Poetry High School
Earth Day Poetry Collection
The Cycles of the Season Poetry Collection