My guest this week on "Poetry from Daily Life" is Alan Katz, who lives in Milford, Connecticut. Alan says, “I’ve been writing since Miss Gordon showed me the alphabet in kindergarten. But I’ve been a ...

Poetry brought Lani into the reading life! Now a high school senior, entering college in the fall to study psychology, poetry continues to be an important part of her life. “Poetry saved me in ...

The school’s grade eventually improved from a D to a B. Moses was one of the lucky ones and went onto graduate from high ... Poetry from Daily Life: Poems can teach kids strength, resilience ...

In high school, Susan had a stutter, and was embarrassed to speak in front of her class. Then her English teacher told her something that changed the course of her life.

A new chapter with hope and glee,a new life comes for all to see.Thoughts no one you hope be cruel,as the young starts life in their first school. While in school may meet your wife,and some ...

This week’s guest on "Poetry from Daily Life" is Matt Mason, who lives in Omaha, Nebraska. Matt, who was the Nebraska State Poet from 2019-2024, started writing in high school and not long after ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Elizabeth Mendez, a fourth grader at George Washington Carver Dual Language School, wrote a poem about being a bilingual student for Hispanic Heritage Month.