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Article: Poetry: not just for April!(books of poetry and about poetry for National Poetry Month)(Bibliography)
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- Teacher Librarian
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- December 1, 2002
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April is one of my favorite months. I love the sunshine and flowers and all the wonderful things that come with spring, and I love that April is poetry month. Frankly, I think poetry should be celebrated every day of every month but if you can't celebrate it every waking moment, then focus on April!
The following is a list of poetry books that have worked well with a range of ages in elementary schools, but don't let my list restrict you from trying your own favorites. Obviously, the presentation can be tailored to suit the grade and the length of time you have to present. I try to encourage a flee-for-all discussion with the kids about what they think poetry is. ...