Part of a series introducing each genre, written by the organizer.
From words that rhyme, words that flow and shape emotions on all different topics to poetic forms, the Poetry Genre is home to a veritable stew of entries. These books will appeal to the very young, middle grade and/or young adults.
What belongs in Poetry? Poetry anthologies written by either by various authors or a single author should be nominated. They can include illustrations or not. If the words on the page sing to kids of all ages and it is a collection of poems, the nomination belongs here.
What does NOT belong in Poetry? Novels in verse belong in the appropriate novel category. A single poem beautifully illustrated belongs in either the Picture Book category or possible the Nonfiction Picture Book if the content is nonfiction.
Poems come in endless styles and forms, shapes and sizes. If you have a collection that appeals to kids be sure to nominate it. The panelists are eagerly waiting to read what you nominate.
–Jone Rush MacCulloch