About Books & Literature: April is National Poetry Month!

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Only 12% of Americans read poetry. Presumably, fewer than that read it with any regularity. It's unfortunate, because it really doesn't take much time and can add quite a bit of beauty and profundity to the day, so it's a good habit to develop. Why not read a poem a day for just this month and see where it gets you! All About National Poetry Month If you have kids, they'll probably be doing lots of National Poetry Month stuff at school, but there's no reason that you shouldn't partake in some of the fun yourself! Learn more about the history of National Poetry Month, and get some ideas for how to celebrate it. See More About:  national poetry month  american poets  Adrienne Rich, 1929-2012 Speaking of poetry, we lost the influential poet Adrienne Rich last week. Learn more about this powerful woman and the beautiful, meaningful poetry she wrote. 'An April's Day' by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I don't know what it's like outside where you are today, but here, it's a glorious day -- the perfect day, in fact, on which to read this poem, one of my springtime favorites. See More About:  henry wadsworth longfellow  american literature  poetry Children's Books About Poetry Kids are usually more into poetry than adults (they're smarter than us in a lot of ways), so if you've got a wee poet in your house, help them nurture that love with some of these great books. If you celebrate Easter, one of these might snuggle nicely in the Easter basket, right between the Robin's Eggs and the Peeps. Picture Books About Easter Picture Books About Passover See More About:  poetry books for children  books about writing poetry  Books & Literature Ads Kids Books Authors Children Books Kids Books Books for Children Kids Picture Books Featured Articles 3 of Shakespeare's Most Popular Sonnets Recipe for a Supervillain Bureaucratese, Bilingualism, and the Language of 'Mad Men' Konami Kanata Coming to TCAF Apology Quotes Henrik Ibsen Profile   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Reviews of Recent Releases 'Writer, MD' edited by Leah Kaminsky 'A Good American' by Alex George 'Nightwoods' by Charles Frazier Advertisement