National Poetry Month 2020 Reflection & Resources + Video

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I love poetry! I enjoy reading it, writing it, sharing it, using it for teaching and inspiring choreography.
What do you use poetry for? Who are your favorite authors? Every day during National Poetry Month (April)
2020 I shared a blog with favorite poems by other authors as well as my own work. Then I created a video
to share some of my favorite resources for teachers, parents, and lovers of poetic verse:
https://youtu.be/gvlBPVfounI 
Correction: I misspoke about which website to go to for what purpose. The Poem-a-Day comes from
Poets.org, videos of live poetry reading/recitation are on the Poem.org blog, and the Wild Poetry Forum is a
live forum community for sharing and enjoying new works. I hope you enjoy these resources, and please share
your favorites in the comments!
Websites
Poem-a-Day from Poets.org: https://poets.org/poem-a-day
Poem.org Blog with Videos: https://wn.com/Poem
Books

Keep your eyes peeled and ears perked for future sharing about poems, poetry, writing, creativity,
and education! And please tell me about your favorite poets below!

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