Celebrated poet and critic Michael Rosen takes readers on a whirlwind tour exploring what poems are, what they can do, and the joys of reading and writing them.

Now in its 2nd edition, this guide helps students build the knowledge and tools needed to tackle poetry with confidence.

From the National Book Critics Circle Award–winning poet and critic: “A lovely book, full of joy and wisdom.” —The Baltimore Sun How to Read a Poem is a

An award-winning poet and anthologist provides a versatile guide for young readers and offers concrete advice that will help them express themselves through poe

"David Orr is no starry-eyed cheerleader for contemporary poetry; Orr’s a critic, and a good one. . . . Beautiful & Pointless is a clear-eyed, opinionated, an