Poets

Charles Ghigna, better known as "Father Goose" is the author of more than thirty books of poetry for children and adults. Highly awarded, his work includes such children's titles as Animal Tracks, Christmas is Coming, A Fury of Motion (Poems for Boys), and Mice are Nice.

Noted children's poet Eileen Spinelli is the author of several children's books, including Thanksgiving At the Tappletons' and What Do Angels Wear? Her work can also frequently be found in children's magazines such as Highlights for Children

"Giggle" poetry by children's poet Robert Pottle.

Poet Jack Prelutsky is noted for his fresh and hilarious take on life. Prelutsky was named the first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation in 2006.

Jeff Mondak's poetry site features his "nice" and his "yuck" poetry. Also has links to recordings he's made of songs based on his poems.

The web site of highly awarded poet Kristine O'Connell George.

Web home of humorous poet Darren Sardelli. Visitors can read poems, learn how to write them, and enter poetry contests.

Poet Mary Ann Hoberman is the critically acclaimed author of books like A House is a House for Me, a National Book Award winner, and The Seven Silly Eaters. In 2003, she was awarded the Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children, given by the National Council of Teachers of English.

Nikki Grimes is an author, poet, lecturer and educator. The author of more than two dozen books for children, she has described writing as her first love and poetry as her greatest pleasure. She is the author of many award-winning books for children and young adults, including the novel Jazmin's Notebook, a Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book.

Kenn Nesbitt's poetry site, with lots of funny children's poems and poetry books, games, contests, lessons, discussion forums, and journals, plus a rhyming dictionary, streaming audio, school visit information and more.