Chicago Public Library-Blog: National Poetry Month Turns 25: Time To Celebrate

Chicago IL

26 March, 2021

2:51 PM

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Press release from the Chicago Public Library-blog: Corina March 26, 2021 I must confess that poetry was not my favorite genre until I discovered the works of Jaqueline Woodson and my all time favorite, Jason Reynolds. Now I relish the opportunity to share their work and other books, poets and activities to celebrate this glorious anniversary.  Full of Chicago's West Side flavor and spirit is the funny and heartwarming book Simon B. Rhymin' written by Dwayne Reed, otherwise known as "Chicago's rapping teacher." Follow 5th grader Simon Barnes who secretly calls himself Notorious D.O.G. and aspires to be like the famous Chicago rappers he admires. Hip hop style verses are woven throughout so readers can try to rap & flow as they read. Simon B. Rhymin' Simon B. Rhymin' Reed, Dwayne,Reed, Dwayne, Book, 2021Available View detailsView details for Simon B. Rhymin', Book, Available A 2019 ALA Youth Media Award winner, They Call Me Güero, speaks to my personal experiences growing up in this country with immigrant parents. Our saying, "Soy de aqui y de alla - I am from here and there," captures bicultural experiences, joys and struggles. They Call Me Güero They Call Me Güero a Border Kid's PoemsBowles, David (David O.),Bowles, David (David O.), Book, 2018Available View detailsView details for They Call Me Güero, Book, Available The legendary Nikki Giovanni, once again gives readers pure magic with the collection of poems titled I Am Loved. Everyone should add this book to their poetry collection. I Am Loved I Am Loved PoemsGiovanni, Nikki,Giovanni, Nikki, Book, 2018Available View detailsView details for I Am Loved, Book, Available Just Like Me by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, author of 2018's Best of the Best, Grandma's Purse, gives us another charming and colorful book of poems for girls. Perfect for any daughters, nieces and everyone in your life who feels like a girl and sometimes needs to be reminded that pimples don't determine their beauty or self-worth. Just Like Me Just Like Me Brantley-Newton, Vanessa,Brantley-Newton, Vanessa, Book, 2020Available View detailsView details for Just Like Me, Book, Available Even babies can join in on the fun when adults read Little Poems for Tiny Ears, illustrated by literary giant Tomie de Paola. Twenty-three poems capture all the joys, giggles, burps and peek-a-boos of a baby's world.  Little Poems for Tiny Ears Little Poems for Tiny Ears Oliver, Lin,Oliver, Lin, Board Book, 2017Available View detailsView details for Little Poems for Tiny Ears, Board Book, Available How will you celebrate National Poetry Month? This press release was produced by the Chicago Public Library-blog. The views expressed here are the author's own.