Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein is the author-artist of many beloved books of prose and poetry. He was a cartoonist, playwright, poet, performer, recording artist, and Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated songwriter. Learn more about Shel at shelsilverstein.com.
Jack Prelutsky is a creator of inventive poems for children and adults alike. He served as the Poetry Foundation’s Children’s Poet Laureate from 2006 to 2008. Prelutsky grew up in the Bronx, and when he was young he studied classical music; though he decided to concentrate on writing instead of pursuing a career as an opera singer, he continues to sing.
Young poet Amanda Gorman took the world by storm when she read her poem, “The Hill We Climb,” at President Biden’s inauguration. Kids can really relate to her and her words.
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