Poetry & Novels In Verse

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 THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD. A powerful novel-in-verse about identity, belonging, and family, following Nima on a journey to face her true self.

Beloved bestseller about hardworking trucks saying goodnight. Perfect bedtime story for young construction fans. Vibrant illustrations and soothing rhymes. Great gift for kids who love vehicles.

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.