Poetry & Novels In Verse

LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD. A novel-in-verse about a girl, Nima, caught between cultures, grappling with her identity and the phantom of the girl she might have been.

Join the construction crew in their latest adventure as they clean up a neighborhood in this fun and educational book. Perfect for young truck and construction fans, teaching valuable lessons on teamwork and collaboration.

In the sequel to Door of No Return, Charley dreams of pitching professionally in a segregated town filled with tensions and hidden histories.

A funny and clever novel-in-verse about Minecraft enthusiast Ben Bellows and his classmates as they navigate summer school and a unique teaching approach, celebrating different types of intelligence. Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of video games.

Linda Sue Park's linked poems explore the question of what to save in an emergency in a middle school class, sparking lively dialog among students.

Join thirteen trick-or-treaters on a spooky journey down Scary Street in this quirky Halloween story by Lance Bass. A fun and thrilling read for kids ages 4-8!

USA Today Bestselling poetry editor James Crews presents a collection of accessible, uplifting poems celebrating everyday wonders and moments of peace.

Join a little boy as he gets ready for his doctor's appointment, excited to show how much he's grown and be brave for his checkup and shot.

The world's greediest pug cheats his way to victory, but learns a lesson in playing fair when challenged by his friend in this adorable board book.

Get ready for takeoff! Join the Construction Site crew at the bustling airport as they work together to get planes in the air before a sweet goodnight. Perfect for young construction and airplane enthusiasts.

A gentle poem celebrating the beauty of being an introvert in a noisy world, inspired by Margaret Wise Brown's quote. Encourages reflection on inner thoughts and the surrounding world.

FINALIST for the 2020 NBCC Award and the 2021 NAACP Image Award for Poetry, Danez Smith's "Homie" is a powerful ode to friendship and resilience in the face of violence and disparity.

A refugee family finds comfort and beauty in a Hebrew lullaby as they journey to a new home, celebrating resilience and the wonders of nature.

A bilingual picture book about monarch butterflies' journey from Canada to Mexico. Rhyming text and colorful illustrations bring the epic trip to life for young readers.

Celebrate the power of friendship and teamwork in this joyous ode, where working together makes everything better! Young readers will be inspired to make a positive impact in their homes and communities.

Award-winning queer, feminist poetry collection by Andrea Gibson. Brave, vulnerable, and expansive exploration of love, illness, and the human experience.

Poetic board books connecting children to nature through Mexican wisdom and the moon's phases. Lyrical text in English with Spanish words.

Sequel to Inside Out and Back Again, a moving novel in verse about a Vietnamese family's struggles and triumphs as refugees in America.

2021 Lambda Literary Award finalist for We Want it All: An Anthology of Radical Trans Poetics, exploring trans identities and revolutionary demands.

Celebrate the special bond between parent and child in this sweet picture book by Richard Van Camp and Julie Flett, perfect for young readers.

Celebrate America's diverse history of immigration and culture in Faith Ringgold's vibrant book, We Came to America. A beautiful tribute to our nation's rich heritage.

Discover Treehouse Town, a treetop utopia created by children and animals. Join in on the fun as you explore every corner of this imaginative world!

A visually stunning board book, "Together" by Innosanto Nagara and Mona Damluji celebrates the power of collective action for a better world.

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