Five Reasons Why We Need Poetry in Schools | Edutopia

Five Reasons Why We Need Poetry in Schools | Edutopia



Another great article from Edutopia. What are you doing in the schools for Poetry Month? April is Poetry Month! Get your poems on!

Kids Feel the Power of Poetry in Performance | Edutopia

Kids Feel the Power of Poetry in Performance | Edutopia



This link will take you to a great article about spoken word and spoken word poetry -- and the way they can influence high school students and make a difference in lives. 

Silicon Valley Reads Poetry Contest

As part of the county-wide Silicon Valley Reads events, the Cupertino Library is sponsoring its first ever poetry contest. The contest is open in the adult, high school and middle school categories. Read about the entry criteria and how to submit your entries on the Cupertino Poet Laureate website or the Cupertino Library Foundation website.


The deadline to enter is Monday, March 17, so act fast!

Kids' Book Review: Review: Rip the Page!

Karen Benke (this book's author) is a CPitS poet of long standing and poetic breadth. This looks like just a great book. And I am enjoying the blog, KBR, which reviews kids books in a colorful and delightful fashion. Read about it here: Kids' Book Review: Review: Rip the Page!

Kickstarter Project for Amazing Lesson Book

California Poets in the Schools is currently raising money through Kickstarter to publish a lesson book: 50 lessons in celebration of CPitS' 50th anniversary.

Consider a pledge of support!

Or, at least watch the sweet video (click on the link above) -- kids reading their poetry. A real treat.