Secondary Education Books for World Poetry Month

By Tina Parmar | March 10 2026 | EducationSecondary Education

In April we celebrate World Poetry Month! From timeless voices like Williams Shakespeare to contemporary poets like Amanda Gorman, poetry continues to evolve while amplifying diverse perspectives and lived experiences. For middle and high school students, engaging with poetry builds analytical skills and sharpens written and verbal communication.

This April, explore bold ideas, elevate student voice, and bring powerful texts into your classroom.

Find the complete collection here!

9780593567043
After years as the only Chinese student at her private middle school, Emily transfers to Chinatown's I.S. 23 for 8th Grade and ends up feeling more disconnected than ever. In this coming-of-age novel-in-verse, now in paperback, will Emily be able to find her way or will she lose herself completely?
$8.99 US
Jun 17, 2025
Paperback
320 Pages
Make Me a World
World

9780593112502
An uplifting novel in verse about an immigrant girl adjusting to life in the US through her love of nature, music, and poetry, by the award-winning author of The Bridge Home
$17.99 US
Jan 21, 2025
Hardcover
176 Pages
Nancy Paulsen Books
World

9780593406328
A gripping new novel in verse by the author of the Printz Honor-winning Starfish, featuring a poverty-stricken boy who bravely rides out all the storms life keeps throwing at him
$18.99 US
May 07, 2024
Hardcover
256 Pages
Nancy Paulsen Books
World

9780593625279
Twelve short stories in verse by bestselling and award-winning authors that explore the highs and lows of love – romantic, platonic, familial, and self-love.
$19.99 US
Jan 14, 2025
Hardcover
304 Pages
Nancy Paulsen Books
World

9781598537703
Celebrate Robert Frost's 150th birthday with a deluxe keepsake edition featuring 16 of his greatest poems—with brilliant essays highlighting his special genius and the power of memorization to unlock the magic of his language
$24.00 US
Mar 12, 2024
Hardcover
147 Pages
Library of America
US, Canada, Open Mkt