Originally published in TEACH Magazine, March/April 2023 Issue
By Kelsey McCallum
Poetry is an often underappreciated form of art that aids in the development of language, writing skills, creative thinking, and self-expression. It offers students a chance to play with words and experiment with writing structures, and can be an innovative way to bring joy to reading. In recognition of poetry’s many benefits, and in honour of both World Poetry Day on March 21 and National Poetry Month in April, we’ve compiled a list of books that use poems to explore a wide range of topics, from human rights to math to geography, and more!
Kelsey McCallum is an Associate Editor for TEACH Mag. She holds a BSc from the University of Guelph and a Graduate Certificate from Centennial College. She currently lives in Toronto, ON, with her partner and their cat, Banksy.
