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April is Poetry Month!

Lingle LibraryApril is Poetry Month!

History of Poetry Month

National Poetry Month, a celebration of poetry which takes place each April, was introduced in 1996 and is organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States.
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Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein is a favorite! Check out his website to explore his poetry!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN8PfuyowG0&feature=youtu.be

Watch this cool video of Crocodiles' Teeth by Shel Silverstein

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Poetry Machine

Create your own original Poem using the Poetry Machine.
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The Poetry Zone

Check out poetry from other students and submit yours for all to see!

Novels in Verse

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/13540.Best_MG_Novels_in_Verse

I love a good novel written in verse. I'm currently reading Loving Vs. Virginia, which is written in verse. Check out the good reads list of current books written in verse!