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Poetry for Teens

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Celebrate National Poetry month with these poetry collections and resources for teens.

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23 items

23 items

Shout

Shout

A Poetry Memoir

by Anderson, Laurie Halse

Book - 2019

Both a memoir and a call-to-action, Shout is a follow-up to Anderson's 1999 novel, Speak. Written in free verse, Anderson's personal stories reveal the strength of true vulnerability and speaking (or shouting) one's truth in the #MeToo era. Both a memoir and a call-to-action, Shout is a follow-up to Anderson's 1999 novel, Speak. Written in free verse, Anderson's personal stories reveal the strength of true vulnerability and speaking (or shouting) one's truth in the #MeToo era. Show less

Both a memoir and a call-to-action, Shout is a follow-up to Anderson's 1999 novel, Speak. Written in free verse, Anderson's personal stories reveal the strength of true vulnerability and speaking (or shouting) one's truth in the #MeToo era. Both a memoir and a call-to-action, Shout is a follow-up to Anderson's 1999 novel, Speak. Written in free verse, Anderson's personal stories reveal the strength of true vulnerability and speaking (or shouting) one's truth in the #MeToo era. Show less

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Carry on

Carry on

Poetry by Young Immigrants

Book - 2021

Portraits are paired with poems by teenage Canadian immigrants, who reflect on their experiences of leaving behind loved ones and adapting to a new culture. Portraits are paired with poems by teenage Canadian immigrants, who reflect on their experiences of leaving behind loved ones and adapting to a new culture. Show less

Portraits are paired with poems by teenage Canadian immigrants, who reflect on their experiences of leaving behind loved ones and adapting to a new culture. Portraits are paired with poems by teenage Canadian immigrants, who reflect on their experiences of leaving behind loved ones and adapting to a new culture. Show less

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Say Her Name

Say Her Name

by Elliott, Zetta

Book - 2020

Inspired by the #SayHerName campaign launched by the African American Policy Forum, these poems pay tribute to victims of police brutality as well as the activists insisting that Black Lives Matter. Inspired by the #SayHerName campaign launched by the African American Policy Forum, these poems pay tribute to victims of police brutality as well as the activists insisting that Black Lives Matter. Show less

Inspired by the #SayHerName campaign launched by the African American Policy Forum, these poems pay tribute to victims of police brutality as well as the activists insisting that Black Lives Matter. Inspired by the #SayHerName campaign launched by the African American Policy Forum, these poems pay tribute to victims of police brutality as well as the activists insisting that Black Lives Matter. Show less

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Jabberwalking

Jabberwalking

by Herrera, Juan Felipe

Book - 2018

A former United States Poet Laureate shares secrets about viewing the world from a poet's perspective, explaining how "jabberwalking" poets draw inspiration from everything they experience to express themselves in creative ways. A former United States Poet Laureate shares secrets about viewing the world from a poet's perspective, explaining how "jabberwalking" poets draw inspiration from everything they experience to express themselves in creative ways. Show less

A former United States Poet Laureate shares secrets about viewing the world from a poet's perspective, explaining how "jabberwalking" poets draw inspiration from everything they experience to express themselves in creative ways. A former United States Poet Laureate shares secrets about viewing the world from a poet's perspective, explaining how "jabberwalking" poets draw inspiration from everything they experience to express themselves in creative ways. Show less

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Apple

Apple

Skin to the Core : A Memoir in Words and Pictures

by Gansworth, Eric

Book - 2020

This ambitious memoir in verse by Eric Gansworth, an enrolled member of the Onondaga Nation, explores intersectional identities alongside matters of generational and personal experience, erasure, and memory. This ambitious memoir in verse by Eric Gansworth, an enrolled member of the Onondaga Nation, explores intersectional identities alongside matters of generational and personal experience, erasure, and memory. Show less

This ambitious memoir in verse by Eric Gansworth, an enrolled member of the Onondaga Nation, explores intersectional identities alongside matters of generational and personal experience, erasure, and memory. This ambitious memoir in verse by Eric Gansworth, an enrolled member of the Onondaga Nation, explores intersectional identities alongside matters of generational and personal experience, erasure, and memory. Show less

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Call Us What We Carry

Call Us What We Carry

Poems

by Gorman, Amanda

Book - 2021

Using various styles and structures, this collection of poems attempts to investigate what collective grief from the global pandemic looks like. Using various styles and structures, this collection of poems attempts to investigate what collective grief from the global pandemic looks like. Show less

Using various styles and structures, this collection of poems attempts to investigate what collective grief from the global pandemic looks like. Using various styles and structures, this collection of poems attempts to investigate what collective grief from the global pandemic looks like. Show less

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The Hill We Climb

The Hill We Climb

An Inaugural Poem for the Country

by Gorman, Amanda

Book - 2021

On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet, at age twenty-two, to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Read her poem in this special edition. On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet, at age twenty-two, to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Read her poem in this special edition. Show less

On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet, at age twenty-two, to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Read her poem in this special edition. On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet, at age twenty-two, to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Read her poem in this special edition. Show less

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Fierce Fairytales

Fierce Fairytales

Poems & Stories to Stir your Soul

by Gill, Nikita

Book - 2018

Poet, writer, and Instagram sensation Nikita Gill returns with a collection of fairytales poetically retold for a new generation of women. Poet, writer, and Instagram sensation Nikita Gill returns with a collection of fairytales poetically retold for a new generation of women. Show less

Poet, writer, and Instagram sensation Nikita Gill returns with a collection of fairytales poetically retold for a new generation of women. Poet, writer, and Instagram sensation Nikita Gill returns with a collection of fairytales poetically retold for a new generation of women. Show less

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Growing up Trans

Growing up Trans

In Our Own Words

Book - 2021

Transgender youth are represented in this illustrated collection of their poetry, art, stories and essays. Transgender youth are represented in this illustrated collection of their poetry, art, stories and essays. Show less

Transgender youth are represented in this illustrated collection of their poetry, art, stories and essays. Transgender youth are represented in this illustrated collection of their poetry, art, stories and essays. Show less

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Home Body

Home Body

by Kaur, Rupi

Book - 2020

Rupi Kaur's third book is a collection of raw, honest conversations with oneself, reminding readers to fill up on love, acceptance, community, family, and embrace change. Rupi Kaur's third book is a collection of raw, honest conversations with oneself, reminding readers to fill up on love, acceptance, community, family, and embrace change. Show less

Rupi Kaur's third book is a collection of raw, honest conversations with oneself, reminding readers to fill up on love, acceptance, community, family, and embrace change. Rupi Kaur's third book is a collection of raw, honest conversations with oneself, reminding readers to fill up on love, acceptance, community, family, and embrace change. Show less

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Concrete Kids

Concrete Kids

by León, Amyra

Book - 2020

The author takes readers on a poetic journey through her childhood in Harlem. Amyra León explores love and loss, melody and bloodshed as she navigates the intricacies of foster care, mourning, self-love, and resilience. The author takes readers on a poetic journey through her childhood in Harlem. Amyra León explores love and loss, melody and bloodshed as she navigates the intricacies of foster care, mourning, self-love, and resilience. Show less

The author takes readers on a poetic journey through her childhood in Harlem. Amyra León explores love and loss, melody and bloodshed as she navigates the intricacies of foster care, mourning, self-love, and resilience. The author takes readers on a poetic journey through her childhood in Harlem. Amyra León explores love and loss, melody and bloodshed as she navigates the intricacies of foster care, mourning, self-love, and resilience. Show less

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The Princess Saves Herself in This One

The Princess Saves Herself in This One

by Lovelace, Amanda

Book - 2017

A poetry collection in four parts: the princess, the damsel, the queen, and you. The first three sections piece together the life of the author while the final section serves as a note to the reader. A poetry collection in four parts: the princess, the damsel, the queen, and you. The first three sections piece together the life of the author while the final section serves as a note to the reader. Show less

A poetry collection in four parts: the princess, the damsel, the queen, and you. The first three sections piece together the life of the author while the final section serves as a note to the reader. A poetry collection in four parts: the princess, the damsel, the queen, and you. The first three sections piece together the life of the author while the final section serves as a note to the reader. Show less

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Here in Harlem

Here in Harlem

Poems in Many Voices

by Myers, Walter Dean

Book - 2004

In a celebration of the people of Harlem, these poems capture the energy and resilience of this famous black neighborhood, with first person voices full of joy and sorrow, pride and pain. In a celebration of the people of Harlem, these poems capture the energy and resilience of this famous black neighborhood, with first person voices full of joy and sorrow, pride and pain. Show less

In a celebration of the people of Harlem, these poems capture the energy and resilience of this famous black neighborhood, with first person voices full of joy and sorrow, pride and pain. In a celebration of the people of Harlem, these poems capture the energy and resilience of this famous black neighborhood, with first person voices full of joy and sorrow, pride and pain. Show less

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How I Discovered Poetry

How I Discovered Poetry

by Nelson, Marilyn

Book - 2014

The author reflects on her childhood in the 1950s and her development as an artist and young woman through fifty poems that consider such influences as the Civil Rights Movement and the feminist movement. The author reflects on her childhood in the 1950s and her development as an artist and young woman through fifty poems that consider such influences as the Civil Rights Movement and the feminist movement. Show less

The author reflects on her childhood in the 1950s and her development as an artist and young woman through fifty poems that consider such influences as the Civil Rights Movement and the feminist movement. The author reflects on her childhood in the 1950s and her development as an artist and young woman through fifty poems that consider such influences as the Civil Rights Movement and the feminist movement. Show less

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Voices in the Air

Voices in the Air

Poems for Listeners

by Nye, Naomi Shihab

Book - 2018

Poems about famous individuals pay tribute to essential voices past and present that have the power to provoke us, lead us, and give us hope. Poems about famous individuals pay tribute to essential voices past and present that have the power to provoke us, lead us, and give us hope. Show less

Poems about famous individuals pay tribute to essential voices past and present that have the power to provoke us, lead us, and give us hope. Poems about famous individuals pay tribute to essential voices past and present that have the power to provoke us, lead us, and give us hope. Show less

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Poems to See by

Poems to See by

A Comic Artist Interprets Great Poetry

Book - 2020

A fresh twist on 24 classics, these visual interpretations by comic artist Julian Peters will change the way you see the world. A fresh twist on 24 classics, these visual interpretations by comic artist Julian Peters will change the way you see the world. Show less

A fresh twist on 24 classics, these visual interpretations by comic artist Julian Peters will change the way you see the world. A fresh twist on 24 classics, these visual interpretations by comic artist Julian Peters will change the way you see the world. Show less

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Respect the Mic

Respect the Mic

Celebrating 20 Years of Poetry From A Chicagoland High School

Book - 2022

This collection of wide-ranging poetry by award-winning and best-selling poets, represents twenty years of poetry from the students and alumni of Chicago's Oak Park River Forest High School Spoken Word Club. This collection of wide-ranging poetry by award-winning and best-selling poets, represents twenty years of poetry from the students and alumni of Chicago's Oak Park River Forest High School Spoken Word Club. Show less

This collection of wide-ranging poetry by award-winning and best-selling poets, represents twenty years of poetry from the students and alumni of Chicago's Oak Park River Forest High School Spoken Word Club. This collection of wide-ranging poetry by award-winning and best-selling poets, represents twenty years of poetry from the students and alumni of Chicago's Oak Park River Forest High School Spoken Word Club. Show less

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Ain't Burned All the Bright

Ain't Burned All the Bright

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2022

This “smash up of art and text…captures what it means to not be able to breathe, and how the people and things you love most are actually the oxygen you most need.” Jason Reynolds This “smash up of art and text…captures what it means to not be able to breathe, and how the people and things you love most are actually the oxygen you most need.” Jason Reynolds Show less

This “smash up of art and text…captures what it means to not be able to breathe, and how the people and things you love most are actually the oxygen you most need.” Jason Reynolds This “smash up of art and text…captures what it means to not be able to breathe, and how the people and things you love most are actually the oxygen you most need.” Jason Reynolds Show less

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For Every One

For Every One

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2018

This stirring and inspirational poem is New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds's rallying cry to the dreamers of the world This stirring and inspirational poem is New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds's rallying cry to the dreamers of the world Show less

This stirring and inspirational poem is New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds's rallying cry to the dreamers of the world This stirring and inspirational poem is New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds's rallying cry to the dreamers of the world Show less

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Corazón

Corazón

by Salgado, Yesika

Book - 2017

This first book by Los Angeles-based Salvadoran poet Yesika Salgado is a celebration of heartache, of how it can ruin us, but most importantly how we always survive it and return to ourselves whole. This first book by Los Angeles-based Salvadoran poet Yesika Salgado is a celebration of heartache, of how it can ruin us, but most importantly how we always survive it and return to ourselves whole. Show less

This first book by Los Angeles-based Salvadoran poet Yesika Salgado is a celebration of heartache, of how it can ruin us, but most importantly how we always survive it and return to ourselves whole. This first book by Los Angeles-based Salvadoran poet Yesika Salgado is a celebration of heartache, of how it can ruin us, but most importantly how we always survive it and return to ourselves whole. Show less

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You Don't Have to Be Everything

You Don't Have to Be Everything

Poems for Girls Becoming Themselves

Book - 2021

Using the medium of poetry, this anthology encourages girls and young women to explore, discover, and accept themselves. Using the medium of poetry, this anthology encourages girls and young women to explore, discover, and accept themselves. Show less

Using the medium of poetry, this anthology encourages girls and young women to explore, discover, and accept themselves. Using the medium of poetry, this anthology encourages girls and young women to explore, discover, and accept themselves. Show less

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Poetry for Teens | Academy of American Poets

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Poetry for Teens - If you’re a teen looking to learn more about the art of reading or writing poetry, we’ve gathered a selection of poems,... Poetry for Teens - If you’re a teen looking to learn more about the art of reading or writing poetry, we’ve gathered a selection of poems,... Show less

Teens | Poetry Foundation

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Poems and articles about poetry for young adults, ages 13-18. Poems and articles about poetry for young adults, ages 13-18. Show less

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