April is national poetry month, and to celebrate, Libraries Unlimited author Lisa Krok made a video to teach some fun poetry activities that complement her book, Novels in Verse for Teens: A Guidebook with Activities for Teachers and Librarians.
Novels in verse are popular and have recently won some important awards. They are of great value to teachers and librarians as a way of reaching all teens, including marginalized teens and those who may be striving or reluctant readers. This guide shows readers how to pair books with teens based on their needs, interests, and specific situations. After teens are paired with books, Krok suggests activities to further engage them with the poetry. Activities are tied to Common Core and AASL standards for ease of lesson planning for teachers.
HAPPY NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!
Lisa Krok’s valuable guide advises teachers and librarians how to use novels in verse in functional, hands-on ways with teens, including reluctant readers.
