Good morning!

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Poetry is wonderful
and so are you!

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April is and today is

POEM IN MY POCKET by Chris Tougas and illustrated by is a charming picture book allegory of the creative writing process.

An afterword discusses National Poetry Month and Poem in Your Pocket Day!

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Eccentric Days of Hope and Sorrow: poems by Natalka Bilotserkivets, tr. by Ali Kinsella & Dzvinia Orlowsky.

The poet established an English language following largely on the merits of a single poem.


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Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving.
- Kahlil Gibran



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Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving.
- Kahlil Gibran


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For I wrote a blog post about some of my favorite middle grade novels in verse that encourage empathy. There are many more I want to read so I can keep this list going! What books would you add? 📚📚📚
https://t.co/eGyXhgqZmO

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Happy Readers will love the free verse poetry and beautiful illustrations of Jilou Zhang & Weixin Zhang’s ‘Sights and Sounds of Summer,’ as they watch all of summer’s smallest creatures come alive.

Add it to your collection→ https://t.co/sijIZmQ1NM

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Since April is National Poetry Month, we are sharing both our favorite individual poems and poetry books! Join us in celebrating and let us know on social media what you’re reading this April! https://t.co/6NGdFX7MMn

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At the beginning, compassion is like a seed;
in the middle, it is like water;
at the end, it is like a ripened fruit.
- Chandrakirti

art: Margaret Ann Eden

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We're so pleased to share a new book list with you all:

27 Titles for

👉 https://t.co/snRnuTVFFa

Featuring Canadian and Indigenous creators, poets, and publishers sharing their playful, powerful, and necessary work 🙌

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We're celebrating with the first published African-American poet, George Moses Horton. Read his incredible story in 's POET.


https://t.co/yPtvWB6CkY

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This April, I'd love to create and share a recommendation guide exploring YA books in verse in honour of If you'd like to sponsor the post and advertise your book or service for $40 USD, please don't hesitate to reach out!

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In case you're more of a read-on-the-go person, all 6 of my poetry collections are conveniently listed on Audible and ready for a quick download!

Click here for more info: https://t.co/0DBbzkNKzj

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