Want to start reading poetry with your family but aren't sure how to guide the discussion? Looking for a deep dive into complex styles or formal elements of poetry? Whether you're beginning your journey into poetry or you've been celebrating Poetry Teatimes for years, find helpful information here for learning about poetry with the whole family.
How to Read a Poem
Our guide on how to read a poem will help you understand poems both simple and complex. Learn how to slow down and discover the big picture before focusing on elements of style and form!
Forms of Poetry
Poetic Terms
Poetry Around the World
Hispanic and Latin American Poetry
Poems for Celebrations
African American History Month: Martin Luther King, Jr., and Maya Angelou, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Langston Hughes (February)
Women's History Month (March)
National Poetry Month: here and here (April)
Asian American Heritage Month (May)
Hispanic Heritage Month: here and here (September–October)
Other Poetry to Read and Enjoy
Learn about Poetry Illustrations
