National Poetry Centre’s Post

🌟 It’s National Poetry Day! 🌟 Poetry gives children and young people the tools to express themselves, build their confidence, and discover their voice. There has been a resurgence of children and young people's engagement with poetry over the last decade and our latest research - published today - shows that poetry supports literacy development, emotional wellbeing, and identity formation. And, according to the children themselves, poetry is a source of joy and fun. 🗣️ One child told us: “I like writing poetry a lot in my free time because it's how I get my feelings out and it makes me feel better.” Because it can be less structured than longer dense texts, poetry can feel more accessible and less overwhelming, promoting self-motivated reading and writing. It opens the door to self-discovery and creative freedom. 🗣️ Another child shared: “I enjoy writing if there are no boundaries. I feel like I can create whatever I want. I really enjoy poems.” That’s why we are partnering with the National Poetry Centre for the Young Poet Laureate programme - to inspire a new generation of poets. It gives schools access to free poetry workshops, online events, teacher training and resources for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 pupils. Join a national movement of young poets and sign up for the Young Poet Laureate Programme now: https://lnkd.in/eVx2Xn2V