Description

"Since Poetry Aloud Here was published in 2006, poetry written for young people has gained interest as an educational tool. This revamped and expanded follow-up guides educators toward innovative ways to use poetry and establish an atmosphere that encourages individual participation and creativity. Blending information and inspiration, Vardell ◗◗ Offers practical strategies for reading aloud and teaching poetry in both formal and informal situations ◗◗ Details best practices gleaned from years in the field, with numerous suggestions that cross the curriculum--from literature to science and math ◗◗ Includes expanded lists of poems, poet profiles, book/poetry pairings, and other tools useful for programming and collection development Updated with a new bibliography, this book is the perfect resource for helping librarians and educators use poetry to fire children's imaginations."