We present an extract from The Irish Writers Handbook 2025, the essential guide to writing and getting published, with ...

Now, I tend to write funny rhyming poems. But as I tell kids at school visits, not all poems rhyme and not all poems are funny. But you’ve got to give poetry a chance. Here’s the first poem in ...

In Friday St. Paul show, expect the talented group to take on the issues of the day without much care for who might be ...

The Poem:99 Children’s Poetry Competition 2024 is now open for submissions. Entrants can be from anywhere in the world. Poems must be 20 lines max and be on the theme of ‘Spirituality’. There are four ...

My guest today on Poetry from Daily Life is Kenn Nesbitt, who lives in Spokane, Washington. Kenn began writing professionally ...

"However, what many may not realize is how heavy the toll is on children and future generations. Here, a collection of art and poems about the climate crisis written by children around the world.

While we're likely all familiar with quite possibly the most famous Halloween poem for kids — yes, I'm talking about the "trick or treat, smell my feet..." one — there are actually quite a few ...

Paul Engle noted that “poetry is ordinary language raised to the nth power.” As if by magic, poetry books capture feelings that are often elusive and put into words our deepest pain and ...

Get inspired with our selection of classic and contemporary stories, poetry collections and non-fiction books for children ages 9-12. Find ideas for indoor activities for kids that will keep them ...

My dear friend David, a prolific writer, wrote a funny poem recently about half lives that made me rethink my own thoughts about birthdays. About how when we’re kids, we’re always rounding up to seem ...

More than 400 poems have been written by children from across Wales to show their support for the Cymru women's team. This is the first time the team has reached the UEFA Women’s EURO play-offs.