How poetry can help kids turn a fear of literature into love

Literature can be daunting for some young people, so how can we create a culture of avid readers? Poetry can be a non-threatening alternative introduction for fledgling bibliophiles, giving them more “white space” on a page without losing narrative elements. Author Jason Reynolds shares his humble opinion on how poetry can entice young readers.

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President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address

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Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun

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2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 2 | PBS News special coverage

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Biden's Oval Office address on Trump’s attempted assassination

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President Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address

Super Tuesday 2024 - PBS NewsHour special coverage

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America at a Crossroads with Judy Woodruff

President Biden's Address to the Nation

War in the Holy Land: A PBS News Special Report

President Biden Addresses the Nation

President Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union Address

President Zelenskyy Address to Congress

President Zelenskyy Address to Congress

Beyond the Canvas | Season 3 | Episode 5

2022 Midterm Elections|PBS NewsHour Special Coverage|Part 1

2022 Midterm Elections|PBS NewsHour Special Coverage|Part 2

Ricochet: An American Trauma

Beyond the Canvas | Season 3 | Episode 4

Queen Elizabeth - A Royal Life

The January 6th Hearings - Day 8

The January 6th Hearings - Day 7

The January 6th Hearings - Day 6

The January 6th Hearings - Day 5

The End of Roe: A PBS NewsHour Special Report

The January 6th Hearings - Day 4

The January 6th Hearings - Day 3

The January 6th Hearings - Day 2

The January 6th Hearings - Day 1

Beyond the Canvas | Season 3 | Episode 3

Beyond the Canvas | Season 3 | Episode 2

Beyond the Canvas | Season 3 | Episode 1

Searching for Justice: Life after Lockup