Translating poetry in such a way that the humorous nature of a poem remains intact is even more difficult, even though it is precisely jokes that can encourage children to read more, notes Ph.D ...

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

Ready to get the poetry train rolling? Read these children's poems with your kiddo and unlock the best parts of their imagination. Get Reader's Digest’s Read Up newsletter for more poetry, humor, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Six leading poets introduce and read some of their best-known poetry for children. There are two additional selections of classic poems read by Maxine Peake and Julian Rhind-Tutt.

The unique poems reflect the local area and children’s desires for a brighter future for Welsh nature and tackling climate change. “Earth Hour is a moment when millions around the world come together ...

Image caption, If poetry is something your learners struggle to enjoy, Jessica Tacon has her own tips on taking the fear out of studying verse. Showing children poetry that doesn’t follow the ...

An imagined chat with Pooh commemorates the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s “When We Were Very Young.” David Orr is the author of a poetry collection, “Dangerous Household Items,” and three books ...

Bound to elicit a grin is Ng Yi-sheng’s humorous Roti Chatter, a hark back to the Republic’s multicultural heritage. He ...