A version of this story ran in the January / February 2025 issue. Write about the untouchable. Something out of arm’s reach, like freedom, the stars, or you. Write an ode to misfits. A poem of praise ...

My guest today is Mary Jo Fresch, PhD, who lives in Dublin, Ohio. She began publishing in 1995, taking research data and turning it into actionable ideas for classroom teachers. Mary Jo’s favorite ...

What may at first glance seem like a simple nature poem holds a deeper meaning that can teach children a lot about our world. First published in 1846, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “The Mountain and the ...

Tom Angleberger is the author of the popular Origami Yoda series and the Flytrap Files series, as well as several other books for kids. Here he reflects on his new book, Dino Poet: A Graphic Novel, ...

Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires courage, resilience, and to be proud of your culture. This legacy makes ...

Rhett Miller is the frontman for rock band Old 97’s, a solo singer-songwriter, an essayist and a podcaster. And he’s also a father of two, which indirectly led to his newest gig of picture-book writer ...