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Can You Halloween Haiku?

By T.S. Poetry 6 Comments

halloween haiku trick or treat

Haiku is usually reserved for nature in its transcendent moments. But this is Halloween, where (almost) anything goes. So why not try out a Halloween haiku?

Filed Under: Blog, Haiku, Haiku Poems, Halloween Poems, poetry comics, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompt, writing prompts

10 Fun Halloween Comics Treats!

By T.S. Poetry 1 Comment

halloween comics car with pumpkins

Halloween can be amusing and ticklish—not just trickish. Grab a cup of hot cider and enjoy these ten fun Halloween comics treats!

Filed Under: Art, Blog, Halloween Poems

Children’s Book Club: ‘Coraline’

By Megan Willome 4 Comments

Persian cat trio

Neil Gaiman’s “Coraline” is a spooky story that kids read as an adventure tale. Join us for this month’s Children’s Book Club.

Filed Under: A Story in Every Soul, Blog, Children's Authors, Children's Book Club, Children's Stories, Halloween Poems

By Heart: ‘Some One’ + New Walt Whitman Challenge

By Megan Willome Leave a Comment

When a poem knocks, you open. Join Megan Willome as she learns Walter de la Mare’s creepy “Some One” By Heart, just in time for Halloween.

Filed Under: A Poem in Every Heart, Blog, By Heart, Childhood Poems, Halloween Poems

Poetry Prompt: The Female Monster

By Callie Feyen 2 Comments

Join author Callie Feyen as she takes a look at vampires and the other monsters, including the dreaded lamia. And join us for a poetry prompt — if you dare.

Filed Under: Blog, Halloween Poems, John Keats, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Vampire Poems, writing prompt, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: Mystery Poems for Halloween

By Callie Feyen 18 Comments

What's the difference between mystery and fear?

What’s the difference between mystery and fear? Join Callie Feyen as she discusses trying to create mystery poems from what makes us afraid.

Filed Under: Blog, Halloween Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt, writing prompts

Poe, Rilke, and Our Black Cat

By Glynn Young 16 Comments

Halloween black cat

This Halloween, your black cat can be the instrument of vengeance in the Poe story, or the amber-eyed feline in the poem by Rilke. Or it can be like Kiddy.

Filed Under: Animal Poems, article, Cat Poems, Halloween Poems, Poems, poetry, poetry humor, Poets

Day of the Dead: Skeletons, Stories, Songs, Poetry

By Megan Willome 3 Comments

Celebrate Day of the Dead with skeletons, calaveras poems, and children’s books. Best enjoyed with a side of sweet skull cakes.

Filed Under: Blog, Children's Stories, Halloween Poems, Latin American Poetry

Monster II: Halloween Prompt

By Heather Eure 5 Comments

Pumpkin candle monster halloween prompt

Halloween is the perfect time to explore a little bit of the monster in all of us. Join us and write some Halloween-inspired poetry.

Filed Under: Blog, Halloween Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt

4 Spooky Tips for Writing a Halloween Poem

By Tania Runyan 17 Comments

How to write a spooky halloween poem - cloudy moon

Get ready for the spookiest Halloween yet with these great tips for writing a Halloween poem from Tania Runyan.

Filed Under: Blog, Halloween Poems, Poems, Spooky Poems

Top 10 Spooky Poems for Halloween

By Will Willingham 9 Comments

Top 10 Spooky Poems for Halloween

It’s time to get your poetry spook on. Enjoy 10 (plus 2 bonus spooks) spooky Halloween poems.

Filed Under: Blog, Halloween Poems, Poems, poetry, poetry teaching resources, Spooky Poems

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