Poetry & Novels In Verse

A Mexican American boy named Güero navigates seventh grade on the border through poetry, music, and friendship in this award-winning novel in verse.

Billy is nervous the night before preschool but makes new friends the next day. Simple rhyming text and sweet illustrations ease first day fears.

Poetry collection explores fragmentation of memory, archive, and family amid displacement and war in Brooklyn, Beirut, and Jerusalem.

Emily Wilson's translation of The Iliad, hailed as a literary landmark, captures the epic's fury, grief, and beauty in resonant, crisp language.

"A rich anthology of Black poetry celebrating diverse experiences and traditions. Featuring thirty-seven poets, including Nikki Giovanni and Kwame Alexander."

Maggie Smith, author of "Good Bones," presents a comforting picture book to calm active minds at bedtime. A perfect way to soothe worries and encourage sweet dreams.

Langston Hughes' beloved poem, beautifully illustrated by Sean Qualls, celebrates the love between mother and baby in this engaging board book format.

Powerful collection of poems by Kwame Alexander addressing racism & oppression in America. A lyrical response to Black lives struggles & America's crisis.

Inside Out and Back Again is a New York Times bestseller and National Book Award winner. A touching story of family and immigration told in verse.

LONGLISTED FOR NATIONAL BOOK AWARD. Novel-in-verse about Nima, caught between cultures, grappling with identity and belonging. A tender meditation on family, home, and self-discovery.

Beloved bedtime story about hardworking construction trucks getting ready to say goodnight. Vibrant illustrations and gentle rhyming text make it a favorite for young readers. Perfect for little ones who love construction stories!

Winner of the 2022 X. J. Kennedy Poetry Prize, this book-length poem explores gender and identity through a dialogue between a trans speaker and his "ghost."

Novel in verse about Garvey, who embraces his true self through music and finds acceptance. Celebrates individuality and self-acceptance.

Inspiring story of a young naturalist who defies expectations to protect the planet. A must-read for anyone who cares about the environment.

One child struggles to find words in class, until a single drop of inspiration sparks a storm of creativity. A story to inspire imagination in all readers.

In All the Fighting Parts, Amina must reclaim her voice after a sexual assault by a trusted community leader. Can she find the strength to confront her abuser?