First published to enormous acclaim in 1973, this book became a classic that revolutionized the way children are taught to read and write poetry. The celebrated poet Kenneth Koch conveys the imaginative splendor of great poetry-by Blake, Donne, Stevens, Lorca, and others-and then shows how it may be taught so as to help children write poetry of their own. For this edition, the author has written a new introduction and a special afterword for teachers.
