Children’s poetry is such a fascinating genre to follow closely. From a publishing perspective, the push is often to get books out before April (Poetry Month). Yet in spite of that imperative, there are a fair number of books that don’t come out until well after April showers. This year, for example, I’ve been impressed by such titles as Black Diamond Kings by Charles R. Smith Jr., ill. Adrian Brandon (May 6th), Dinos That Drive by Suzy Levinson, ill. Dustin Harbin (Sept 30), Nightmare Jones...
Published on August 20, 2025 21:00