Poetry is an ever flowing river of words. From words that rhyme, words that
shape emotions on all different topics to poetic forms, the
Poetry category is home to an uber stew of entries. These books will
appeal to the very young, middle grade and/or young adults.
Plus this year Poetry includes nominations of novels in verse.
What belongs in Poetry? Consider nominating anthologies and poetry
collections written by various authors or a single author. They include illustrations or not. If the poems that resonate to readers of all ages and it’s a collection or anthology of poems,
Poetry is the category.
Poetry is also the category for beautifully written novels in verse. Poems that sing while telling a story.
Poems come in endless styles and forms, shapes and sizes. Be sure to nominate
your favorite poetry collection, anthology, or novel in verse published this year from the very young to Young Adult.
The panelists are waiting to read your nominations.
— Jone MacCulloch