Poetry for Kids

Poetry for Kids


Latest Episodes

While at the Sofa Factory
January 02, 2012

"While at the Sofa Factory," a funny kid's poem by children's author Kenn Nesbitt.

Electronic Christmas
December 13, 2011

Electronic Christmas I asked for new gadgets for Christmas. My list was a hundred lines long. I figured I might as well try it. Why not? I mean, what could go wrong? My parents bought all that I wanted: An iPod, a big-screen TV, a camera, a laptop comput

A Reindeer for Christmas
December 05, 2011

A Reindeer for Christmas Dear Santa, this Christmas my list is quite small. In fact, I need practically nothing at all. My list is so short and so easy to read because there's just one thing I actually need. A reindeer for Christmas is all I require; a r

An Interview with Janet Wong
December 01, 2011

An interview with Janet Wong, poet and author of 25 books for children, speaking about her books, her writing, and her newest projects.

I Named My Dogs the Strangest Names
November 28, 2011

"I Named My Dogs the Strangest Names," a funny kid's poem by children's author Kenn Nesbitt.

An Interview with Children’s Poet Ted Scheu
November 23, 2011

An interview with children's poet, Ted Scheu, "That Poetry Guy" by children's author Kenn Nesbitt.

Recipe for Disaster
November 14, 2011

"Recipe for Disaster," a funny kid's poem by children's author Kenn Nesbitt.

An Interview with Children’s Author/Poet Lee Bennett Hopkins
November 09, 2011

An interview with award-winning children's author/poet Lee Bennett Hopkins, a lifelong promoter of poetry for children.

Our Teacher Sings the Beatles
November 07, 2011

"Our Teacher Sings the Beatles," a funny kids poem by children's author Kenn Nesbitt

To Some It’s Known as Halloween
October 31, 2011

"To Some It's Known As Halloween," a funny kids' poem by children's author Kenn Nesbitt.