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Books for Poetry Month!

Celebrate National Poetry Month is April by checking out one of these books.

Arapahoe Libraries

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  • Picture Book. Celebrate your worth!
    Book, 2020New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, [2020] — E BARNES
  • Picture Book. This book recognizes the beauty of a Bronx neighborhood.
    Book, 2024New York : Viking, 2024. — E HARPER
  • Picture Book. Explores how human beings are strong, creative, and connected to others.
    Book, 2021New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2021] — E LUYKEN
  • Picture Book. Ava's world is full of opposites.
    Book, 2023New York : Rocky Pond Books, 2023. — E SALMIERI
  • Picture Book. A cautious porcupine has to summon courage.
    Book, 2024New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, 2024. — E GILSTRAP
  • Picture Book. Children join together to do things around their community.
    Book, 2023New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, 2023. — E G
  • Picture Book. Would the animals come out to play if we all just stayed in?
    Book, 2023Toronto ; Berkeley : Groundwood Books : House of Anansi Press, 2023. — E VANDE GRIEK
  • Picture Book. Follow the story of a little bird who brings joy to everyone through his song.
    Book, 2024Ashland, Ohio : Paw Prints Publishing, [2024] — E DICKINSON
  • Picture Book. Luca thinks his life maybe isn't as perfect as others.
    Book, 2024New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2024. — E DE LA PENA
  • Chapter Book. Celina struggles to follow both parts of her heritage- Mexican and American.
    Book, 2023New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, 2023. — J TAFOLLA
  • Chapter Book Joseph comes from a poor family but bravely rides out all the storms life keeps throwing at him.
    Book, 2024New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, 2024. — J FIPPS
  • Chapter Book. An antisemitic attack on a middle school tests a boys bravery and kindness.
    Book, 2023New York : Rocky Pond Books, 2023. — J KRAMAROFF
  • Chapter Book. Lacey finds comfort in nature and art after a tough family situation.
    Book, 2022New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, [2022] — J LOWELL
  • Chapter Book. A story of two cousins during 1965 deal with the Watts Riots and investigating the disappearance of Winter's father ten years ago.
    Book, 2022New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, 2022. — J HF WOODS
  • Chapter Book. This novel goes back and forth between Eb and Flow and the events that caused them to get suspended from school and life after.
    Book, 2023New York : Crown Books for Young Readers , 2023. — J BAPTIST
  • Graphic Novel. A collection of illustrated poems about everything from new shoes and falling leaves to friendship and growing up.
    Book, 2024San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2024] — J SNIDER GRAPHIC NOVEL COLL
  • Nonfiction. Told in a series of poems, Lonnie writes about his life after the loss of his parents.
    Book, 2003New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c2003. — J 811.54 WOODSON
  • Nonfiction. Collection of more than 100 poems from the legendary author celebrates childhood, showing just how wonderful it is to be a kid.
    Book, 2024New York : Philomel, 2024. — J 811.54 YOLEN
  • Nonfiction. 101 illustrated versions of beloved poems.
    Book, 2023Atglen, PA : Schiffer Kids, [2023] — J 811.54 GHIGNA
  • My Head Has a Bellyache

    More Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-ups

    Harris, Chris, 1970-
    Nonfiction. A witty collection of poems to make you laugh.
    Book, 2023New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023. — J 811.6 HARRIS