I review poetry collections, anthologies and lyrical picture books. My goal is to share books I love and suggest their perfect readers.

Poems for Every Season: a year of haiku, sonnets, and more, by Bette Westera & Henriette Borendans, translated by David Colmer (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2026)
9780802856524

This gorgeous poetry collection is a joy–for the lyricism, for the woodcut art, and for exploring poetry and poetic forms. Have you ever written an elevenie or a stacking poem? You will want to try after reading these poems, and you will want to share all season long. This book is perfect for teaching and loving poetry.

For the Win: poems celebrating phenomenal athletes, selected by Irene Latham and Charles Waters (Carolrhoda Books, 2026) 9798765667996

This anthology brings favorite sports figures to life through poems that are immediate, heartfelt, and alive with the energy of these athletes. This book is a perfect addition for your active readers.