This legacy makes her poems a rich resource for teaching kids about Black history. Angelou’s poetry ... It highlighted the divergence between the minds of those who are free and enslaved. She wrote ...

Through my work with young people, I've developed concrete ways to connect with kids who are hurting. Here are just a few of ...

Heather Lende, Alaska's previous Writer Laureate, shares a poem read on a cold, dark night during a dinner with friends.

Before 'The Star Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This ...

Amanda Gorman, a Los Angeles native and the United States' first National Youth Poet Laureate best known for her poem "The Hill We Climb," took to social media Saturday to express her condolences ...

The Grammy winner’s live interpretation marks the fifth time the Black national anthem has been performed at the big game.

One of the recurring segments is called Circle Time, where kids are encouraged to play with others, learn about new topics, and read. These lessons can be combined with ones offered in the free ...

by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds are those that engage kids’ rapidly developing motor skills, sensory exploration, and boundless curiosity.