About Books & Literature: Celebrate Young People's Poetry Week

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Everyone is celebrating National Poetry Month all through April, but this week is especially tailored to Young People. Notice they didn't call it "Children's Poetry Week." Nope, it's for Young People, which presumably includes both children and those who act like children. Children's Books of Poems for Two or More Voices Poems for two or more voices are such great fun to read. It's like being in a band, except the only required talent is an ability to read with oomph. See More About:  children's poetry books  writing poetry  reading aloud 'Good Sports' by Jack Prelutsky I don't know much about kids, but I do know this: they all love Jack Prelutsky's poems. As far as I can tell, Prelutsky is some sort of a wizard, as he's enchanted every youth he's come across, and most of their parents and teachers, with his witty and occasionally outlandish verse. This book is full of sports-themed poems, perfect for athletic-minded poetry-resistors of all ages. See More About:  children's poetry books  writing poetry  New in Paperback: 'Ape House' by Sara Gruen Oh, so you're not childish, you say? And you hate poetry? Fine, Grumpelstiltskin, here's some big-people reading for you. Sara Gruen's Water For Elephants is about to hit the big screen starring Edward -- er -- Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon. Her sophomore release, Ape House, was not quite as well-received. Now that it's in paperback, you can afford to read it for yourself and see why. See More About:  ape house  sara gruen  bonobo apes Quotes from 'Atlas Shrugged' Sara Gruen still too childish for you? All right, here's some really grown-up food for thought: Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged is also about to be released as a feature film. Why? Pshhht -- don't look at me. I'm busy reading Jack Prelutsky and being nice to my neighbors, thank you very much. Seriously, though, having been in development since the '70s (not kidding), it should make a pretty big splash. If you, like me, aren't quite up for re-reading the entire behemoth of a novel, these quotes should catch you up. See More About:  atlas shrugged  ayn rand  novels Books & Literature Ads Childrens Books Literature Picture Books Kindergarten Books Audio Reading Books Featured Articles 'You Think That's Bad' by Jim Shepard 2011 Eisner Award Nominees Wondercon 2011 Wrap-Up Ways to Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday How to Write for an International Audience All About 'A Streetcar Named Desire'   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Poems By and Inspired By Li Po "Drinking Alone in the Moonlight" "Nefarious War" "The River Merchant's Wife" Advertisement