Cozbi A. Cabrera

For National Poetry Month in April, we’re highlighting a selection of classic and contemporary poetry collections and novels-in-verse. Poetry Month – Elementary School Titles   Download free thematic educator guide: Elementary School Guide on Teaching Poetry 

In her 2021 TED-Ed student talk, poet Amanda Gorman said, “Poetry has never been the language of barriers. It’s always been the language of bridges.” With the current emphasis on culturally responsive, student-centered education and social emotional learning in schools, the bridge-building power of poetry is especially important. Poetry plays a significant role in teaching