But poetry isn't just for adults. In fact, there are plenty of poems for kids that are both entertaining and enlightening. From our earliest moments, we're surrounded by poetry in the form of ...

We Speak of Flowers, Eileen Chong (UQP, February) A book-length series of poems, Eileen Chong’s latest work comprises 101 ...

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.

Presenter Naomi Wilkinson and a group of children gather in a greetings card shop and, using the cards for inspiration, are challenged to write a poem for someone they know. Our ‘Master’ poet ...

Many parents read to their young children at bedtime – but it tends to be a story they share with them, rather than poetry. However, the Children’s Laureate, Joseph Coelho is urging mums and ...

Nasaria Suckoo Chollette's third book, 'Buttered Bread and Callaloo', is a collection of poetry for children and young adults ...

Is children's literature meant to prolong the experience of childhood, or introduce our little ones to the darker realities of being a grown-up? Covering the last 300 years of Polish poetry, Marek ...

To capture their experiences, Save the Children invited children from countries around the world to write short poems about COVID-19, life under lockdown, and how the pandemic has changed their lives.

The winner of the children's poetry competition will be invited to read their poem on stage at the Latitude Festival A music festival in partnership with the BBC is launching a poetry competition ...