Poetry For Teens

Sometimes the silent whispers in our heads get so loud we start to believe the noise is real. I have been there, and the whispers almost convinced me that I should not be alive. In that darkness, I took to writing poetry and little positive notes to find light and hope. I had to convince my mind that it gets better. Nothing remains forever, not even the bad days and the sad moments. In this book, I try to make sense of my emotions and navigate the darkness through words. If you find yourself today in the same dark spot, may these poems and little notes give you a reason each day to live, ...

Each of the 18 kids in Mr. Ward's inner city classroom has something important to say, but some don't even realize it. Then Mr. Ward begins to have "open mic" poetry slams once a month on Fridays. Young adult listeners will identify with the characters in Bronx Masquerade as they explore questions about life and self-expression.

Set in New York City in the ’90s, Angela Shanté’s poems and stories paint a mosaic of childhood that is shaped by the past and reverberates into the present. As Shanté navigates the city through memory, this timeless book illuminates the places where Black girls are nurtured or boxed in, through stories and poems about expectations, exploitation, love, loss, and self-realization.

You don’t need a degree. Just a pen, a little courage and THIS BOOK! The Only Poetry Writing Book You’ll Ever Need: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide for Complete Beginners is exactly what it says: a clear, encouraging introduction to writing poetry, made for real people who are just getting started. No fluff. No confusing theory. Just the essential tools, techniques, and examples that help you write your very first poem and then your second, and your third. Why this book? ✓ For complete beginners: Written for those with zero experience; no prior knowledge needed ✓ Clear, concise, and ...

Nunca es tarde para otorgarte una segunda oportunidad. Por mucho tiempo te has juzgado, y en este viaje, uno de los destinos será el perdón. Mereces cerrar los ojos abrazando tus logros, porque, aunque te sientas muy lejos de la meta, estás avanzando por la escalera de la vida, donde cada peldaño ya es un triunfo.

In this stunning reimagining of Greek myth for fans of Circe and Lore, Nikita Gill showcases the underworld and its chthonic deities in all their glory, weaving a gripping story about the young goddess coming of age within their midst. Hekate sings the story of its eponymous heroine. Born into a...

Grammy winning family hip-hop artist Secret Agent 23 Skidoo’s rhyme-writing workshop will get aspiring rhymers ready for the limelight. Skidoo breaks down song writing and performing basics into easy-to-follow examples alongside short chapters featuring cultures that have songs at their core, including West African griots, Australian indigenous songline culture, and Viking rhyme battling.

New York Times and USA Today bestseller * Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor * Walter Award Winner * Goodreads Finalist for Best Teen Book of the Year * Time Magazine Best Book of the Year * Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year * School Library Journal Best...

From the bestselling author of 'the flower that went mad' comes a new collection of poetry that is here to speak directly to your soul. It is centered on those who may have lost some sense of belonging in this overly self-serving society; it’s a beacon of hope for anyone contemplating ending their life or going through the worst heartbreak of their lives. lithium allows you to find some balance in life—just like the pill. It helps you accept yourself for who you are and express your innermost thoughts without the fear of judgment. Most importantly, it serves as a source of serenity when...

"Dear Children" is a compilation of poems and beautiful love letters from a mother to her children. The author, puts into words and captures in time this special reminder for her children. She hopes they will never forget how much they are loved now and even in her absence. May you, the reader, feel love on every page no matter who you are or where you are. With love, From a mother’s heart.

From the bestselling author of the flower that went mad comes a new collection of poetry that focuses on the many things that people have been too afraid to open up about: grief, heartbreak and rejection, loneliness, depression and suicide, loss, and healing from trauma. the words i could never say allows you to feel alive again, to express and not be judged for once, and to inspire at least one more person next to you. Most importantly, it centers on the value of life and the power of hope. You’ve slowly surrendered yourself to all the misery around you. But there is something that you ...

यह लोकप्रिय युवा कवि स्वयं श्रीवास्तव का पहला काव्य संग्रह है। इसके हर गीत और नज़्में पहले ही लोगों की ज़ुबान पर हैं। स्वयं श्रीवास्तव अपने समय की असल समस्याओं को उठाते हैं। उनकी कविताओं में युवा मन की बेकरारी, बेकारी, प्रेम, असफलताबोध और सौन्दर्याकांक्षा मिलेगी। जब उनकी हिन्दुस्तानी जुबान में आप इन्हीं चीज़ों को सुनते हैं तो एक ही बात जेहन में कौंधती है— “देखना तक़रीर की लज़्ज़त कि जो उसने कहा मैं ने ये जाना कि गोया ये भी मेरे दिल में है”।

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Co-founder of the Women's March Paola Mendoza and award-winning writer Abby Sher’s timely, haunting near-future dystopian where a young girl and her brother must escape a xenophobic government to find sanctuary. It's 2032, and in this near-future America, all citizens...

Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihas by Acharya Ramchandra Shukla, translated by Shyam Chandra Kapoor, is a comprehensive history of Hindi literature. The audiobook covers the evolution of Hindi literature from its origins to contemporary times, exploring major literary movements, poets, and writers. Shukla’s work is a crucial resource for students, researchers, and enthusiasts of Hindi literature.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A short, compassionate, and deeply personal primer on gender’s expansive, multifaceted nature, from acclaimed author and gender non-conforming performance artist and speaker Alok Vaid-Menon. “When reading this book, all I feel is kindness.”—Sam Smith, Grammy and...

Inspired by the #SayHerName campaign launched by the African American Policy Forum, these poems pay tribute to victims of police brutality as well as the activists insisting that Black Lives Matter. Elliott engages poets from the past two centuries to create a chorus of voices celebrating the creativity, resilience, and courage of Black women and girls.

My Sweet Darkness is a unique poetry collection that explores themes of trauma, heartbreak, loss, love, healing, self-love, personal transformation, and self-esteem. Sometimes transgressive, sometimes playful, and at times philosophical, these deeply personal poems offer companionship to those going through dark phases of their lives. With its lyrical style, "My Sweet Darkness" invites readers to embrace the shadows within, offering solace in the beauty of the night and the depth of the human soul. With a voice that echoes in the corridors of the heart, these poems guide you through the ...

In her heartfelt second poetry collection, Sophia Thakur takes us on an emotionally charged journey through the lives of women in the past and considers what it means to be a woman today. Exploring topics such as identity, race, politics, mental health, and self-love, she weaves together the voices of a grandmother, mother, and daughter and examines how previous generations have given us the freedom to speak out.

I am writing these little notes to help me cope and to continue to hope that God will cast the doubts away. If you are in the same phase I am in, may God strengthen us as we navigate through the doubts and wait on Him because we do not wait in vain.

Jandy Nelson's beloved, critically adored debut is now an Apple TV+ and A24 original film starring Jason Segel, Cherry Jones, Grace Kaufman, and Jacques Colimon. “Both a profound meditation on loss and grieving and an exhilarating and very sexy romance." —NPR Adrift after her sister...