Books About Poets · 23 titles considered

The Best Poets Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about poets? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Poets

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

One Crazy Summer

By Rita Williams-Garcia · Book #1 in the Gaither Sisters series

Three sisters meet their estranged mother and uncover unexpected truths during a summer with the Black Panthers.

218 pages· 45,472 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 38,078 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

16 Words

By Lisa Rogers, Chuck Groenink (Illustrator)

Discover how a simple wheelbarrow inspired a timeless poem through mindful observation.

40 pages· 666 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 392 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Emily Writes

By Jane Yolen, Christine Davenier (Illustrator)

A young girl's imagination bridges reality and poetry's magic.

40 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 226 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

Exquisite

Discover the poetic journey of Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black Pulitzer Prize winner.

48 pages· 1,616 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,076 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

There Was a Party for Langston

By Jason Reynolds, Jerome Pumphrey (Illustrator), Jarrett Pumphrey (Illustrator)

Celebrate a legendary wordsmith whose legacy inspired a literary revolution.

56 pages· 816 words· Est. 14 min read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,898 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2016

Who Was Maya Angelou?

From hardship to global acclaim, a woman's journey defies the odds.

112 pages· 7,212 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 548 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Out of Wonder

Discover poems that celebrate the magic and wonder of legendary poets.

Coretta Scott King Award (2018)
56 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,898 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Enormous Smallness

Discover the courage and creativity of a poet who dared to be different.

64 pages· 1,846 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,461 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020

On Wings of Words

Discover the world through Emily Dickinson's eyes and words.

46 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 477 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2010

Emma's Poem

By Linda Glaser, Claire A. Nivola (Illustrator)

Discover how a poet's words transformed the Statue of Liberty's meaning.

32 pages· 1,316 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 508 ratings
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Poets Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about poets for preschool and elementary-age readers.

A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks

Ages 6–9 · 2019

Discover the poetic journey of a trailblazing voice in urban America.

Dave the Potter

Ages 5–8 · 2010

A slave's artistry and poetry defy his era's constraints.

A River of Words

Ages 7–18 · 2008

A doctor by day, a poet by heart. Can he balance both worlds?

Emily

Ages 3–7 · 1992

A girl meets reclusive poet Emily Dickinson and receives a secret gift.

Walt Whitman

Ages 7–10 · 2004

A poet becomes a Civil War nurse, finding purpose in giving soldiers a voice.

Emily and Carlo

Ages 5–8 · 2012

A poet finds companionship and inspiration in her loyal, oversized dog.

Amanda Gorman

Ages 4–7 · 2022

A young poet overcomes challenges to inspire the world.

Purple Mountain Majesties

Ages 5–9 · 1998

A journey west inspires a timeless anthem of hope and beauty.

The Extraordinary Suzy Wright

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Uncover the untold influence of a colonial woman shaping early America.

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Poets Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about poets for developing and independent readers.

Who Was Edgar Allan Poe?

Ages 8–12 · 2015

A biography of Edgar Allan Poe, exploring his life, writing, and legacy

Langston Hughes

Ages 8–12 · 1972

Discover the roots of a poet who captured African American life.

Who Was Walt Whitman?
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Who Was Walt Whitman?

Ages 8–11 · 2021

Discover how a New York printer transformed into a revolutionary poet, reshaping American literature forever.

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