Poetry Matters: Writing a Poem from the Inside Out

Poetry Matters is an excellent literary resource, for children and parents alike. I purchased this to better understand poetry from a teachers perspective... to be able to support my son in his poetry Reading/ writing unit at school . I found MYSELF inspired to write after reading this gem of a book! It’s simple, well written, thoughtfully organized and gets right to the heart of poetry. Which is exactly where effective writing begins (regardless of genre)... from the inside out! Thank you Ralph!!!

This book is written for a children's audience - 8 years old and up - but I as an adult writer with kids found it very helpful. I was looking for a book that explained poetry and poetic writing concepts simply and this book was excellent. It is a wonderful resource for kids who are interested in creative writing, teachers who are looking for creative writing resources, and poets of any age looking to brush up their skills. Thanks for this helpful book, Ralph!

One of the best books I have ever read on writing poetry. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has taken up writing poetry and wants to improve their writing. Clearly-written with many wonderful stories by poets who share their experience and their angst. I belong to a Poetry Writing Workshop in Fearrington Village, NC and I have recommended this book to all of the workshop participants. Jan Doolin

Wonderful resource for a teacher that isn't strong in teaching poetry. My 5th graders have thrived from the writings of Fletcher. I have taught Poetry for many years but never have I been more effective than with using this book. Thank you Ralph Fletcher!P.S.- The Milkweed poem has challenged me and touched my heart!

I really enjoyed the details in this book about from where poetry stems. I loved the idea of just watching the wolrd around you and seeing if a poem somes to you. It does! My only concern is the book uses language that would be too difficult for the average 5th-6th grader to understand. I like that poems from kids are included, but this book seems more appropriate for a teacher to reach and intergrate into his/her curriculum.

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This book is inspirational and makes the most reluctant writer or non-writerwant to read and write poetry. My 10-year old son and I read the book together andwrote poetry together. Neither of us likes to write, but it turned out to be somuch fun. I would highly recommend this book, especially to those whodon't think they like to write or read poetry. They will be surprised!

Great Resource

Total pages 142 plus 6 blank pages at the end of the book. I got this book for rs 328 which is expensive but it is not published in India. So, cant complain. Paper quality also not good, which doesn't matter to me. 5 stars for the contents. No need to thank me for the contents page pic 😂

Simple, lucid, gives a very good basic foundation to poetry writing. Can easily learn the techniques in short time without getting bogged down.

Awesome book. My daughter really likes it. She had the other related books from the same author in the collection.

The book is fine, but I had not expected it to be geared to working with children. I am a bit disappointed becasue of that.