Now in paperback! From the creator of Incidental Comics, Grant Snider, comes a fun and imaginative book that combines poetry and comics in a whole new way. Perfect for poetry lovers and reluctant readers alike.

A 2025 Lion and the Unicorn Award for Excellence in North American Poetry Honor Book

“A poetry-filled graphic novel that is powerful in its simplicity.” ―Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"Personal but personable, too, with glints of quiet humor.” ―Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

“Poetry Comics is . . . a sensorial experience that taps into what it means to be human and leaves you inspired to explore, discover, create, and connect.” —Aron Nels Steinke, Eisner Award-winning cartoonist

From the cloud-gazing hours of early spring to the lost bicycles of late autumn, Grant Snider’s brilliantly illustrated Poetry Comics will take you climbing, floating, swimming, and tumbling through all the year’s ups, downs, and in-betweens. He proves that absolutely everything, momentous or minuscule, is worthy of attention, whether snail shells, building blocks, the lamented late bus, or the rare joy of unscuffed shoes. These poems explore everything you never thought to write a poem about, and they’re so fun to read you’ll want to write one yourself. Not to worry, in this wonderful paperback edition there’s a poem for that, too!

FOR COMIC BOOK FANS: These poems for kids are brightly illustrated in graphic novel-style panels, adding a delightful new element to approaching poetry. Perfect for visually oriented readers and young people who already love comics, cartoons, and graphic novels.

EXCITING NEW APPROACH TO POETRY: Funny, instructive, and thoroughly engaging, this poem book is a perfect addition to classroom libraries and poetry curricula.

POEMS FOR EVERY SEASON: With sections for winter, spring, summer, and fall, this poetry book offers teachers and kids lots to enjoy and share all year round.

SPARK A LOVE OF POETRY AND ART: Perfect for classroom writing and drawing prompts, this book will inspire readers of all ages to make and share poetry comics of their own!

Perfect for:

Young readers of comics and graphic novels
Aspiring poets, writers, and cartoonists
Parents and educators seeking a fun and engaging way to introduce kids to poetry
Reading and sharing during Poetry Month
Readers looking for contemporary additions to classic children's poetry like Shel Silverstein's Where the Sidewalk Ends, Falling Up, and A Light in the Attic
Fans of Mary Oliver looking to share an equally contemplative, nature-loving poet with kids
Fans of Grant Snider books, including Nothing Ever Happens on a Gray Day, What Color Is Night?, What Sound Is Morning?, One Boy Watching, and There Is a Rainbow

Format: Paperback

Author: Snider, Grant

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Pub Date: August 19, 2025

Category: Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels

ISBN: 9781797235592

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