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 before preschool but makes friends that make him excited to go back. A comforting story about facing fears and new beginnings.

Poetry collection explores memory, displacement, and resilience in face of war and diaspora. Blurred borders between past, present, and future.

Emily Wilson's masterful translation of "The Iliad" is a literary landmark, hailed as a revelation and cultural milestone. A must-read for fans of epic poetry.

An exquisite YA poetry anthology celebrating Black voices and experiences, featuring poems by acclaimed authors like Nikki Giovanni and Audre Lorde.

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.

An adorable board book featuring Langston Hughes's beloved poem about the bond between mother and baby, beautifully illustrated by Sean Qualls.

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

A touching story of a girl's journey as a refugee from Vietnam to America. A New York Times bestseller, Newbery Honor Book, and National Book Award winner.

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 trucks saying goodnight. Vibrant illustrations and gentle rhymes make it a perfect read-aloud for young construction fans. #1 New York Times bestselling children's book.

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."

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 by Hannah V. Sawyerr, Amina must reclaim her voice after a sexual assault by their church's pastor.