@ Your Library® by Jeni Testa DIGITAL ADVOCACY STORY – POETRY POWER!

 Poetry has been around for centuries  Well-loved by some, not-so- loved by others  Stigma of not understanding, over-analyzing, or not caring SCRIPT

 It may seem old or out of touch  Although there are some poets that will always be loved  Poets have a way of describing the world through new eyes. SCRIPT

 How is poetry different today?  Poetry today has a new spin!Your local library is an excellent resource...  It can be beneficial to young children for several reasons: SCRIPT

 Establishing early literacy  Recognizing rhythm, rhyme, and beats  and contributing to the enjoyment of reading and listening skills SCRIPT

 The powerful poets of today sometimes use drawings, paintings and pictures, and art to enhance the poetry experience SCRIPT

 Poetry is created in all kinds of ways, in all sorts of places, by many different kinds of people SCRIPT

 Poems can be about literally anything-  From mountain climbing,  to deep-sea diving.  From chocolate cake,  to roller skates! SCRIPT

 Poetry is even found in the rhyme and rhythms in music.  Poetry is an exciting tool for helping young children learn about the world…  and reading it can become a lifelong pleasure and joy! SCRIPT

 Poetry is everywhere… it’s all around us  “Found poetry” is made from words that are already written, like street signs.  One of the easiest ways to learn more about poetry is at your library® SCRIPT

 Visit with your Children’s Librarian to find out more…  Poetry Your Library® SCRIPT