Tweetspeak Poetry

  • Home
  • FREE prompts
  • Earth Song
  • Every Day Poems—Subscribe! ✨
  • Teaching Tools
  • Books, Etc.
  • Patron Love

Children’s Book Club: ‘The Cat Who Saved Books’

By Megan Willome 6 Comments

Why save books? Because they have souls. Join our Children’s Book Club as we read Sosuke Natsukawa’s “The Cat Who Saved Books.”

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

Books on Writing: A Line of Words

By Rebecca D. Martin 3 Comments

Bird in wintry tree

Annie Dillard, Madeleine L’Engle, Charity Singleton Craig and Andrew Peterson guide Rebecca D. Martin on a wander through the writing books on her shelf.

Filed Under: Blog, Writing Life, Writing Tips

Book Club Announcement: Adjustments by Will Willingham

By Rick Maxson 3 Comments

Round bales in fog

The best books are those that invite us into a world we would never have thought to enter. Adjustments by Will Willingham is such a book and such a world. Join Richard Maxon for our latest book club discussion beginning Nov. 18.

Filed Under: Adjustments, Adjustments Book Club, Blog, book club

At Home With Books: A Dark and Stormy Night

By Deva Curnutte 8 Comments

A Dark and Stormy Night

A crack of thunder starts a reading journey through Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and A Wrinkle in Time. Join Deva Curnutte on a dark and stormy night at home with books.

Filed Under: At Home with Books, Blog, Books, Children's Stories

Libraries, Literacy and Love: Passing Books Across Generations

By Mary Van Denend 13 Comments

Literacy love smiling girl

From teaching to sharing treasured books with her grandchildren, Mary Van Denend finds libraries — and love — at the heart of literacy.

Filed Under: Blog, Book Love, Libraries, Literacy for Life, Literacy Starts With Love

Reader, Come Home: January’s Pages

By Megan Willome 16 Comments

Come learn the secrets of being a deep reader with author Megan Willome. And share your January pages for our monthy Reader, Come Home column.

Filed Under: Blog, Books, Libraries, Reader Come Home

At Home With Books: Texas Little House

By Deva Curnutte 10 Comments

At Home with Books Texas Little House snow on window

Frosty windows, a dog-eared Little House book, and houses old and new provide the backdrop for this reflection in our new At Home with Books column.

Filed Under: At Home with Books, Books, Reading and Books, Texas Stories

Reading in the Wild: June’s Pages

By Megan Willome 17 Comments

Come learn the secrets of being a wild reader. Or just share your June pages. Megan Willome leads the way, with her June good reads.

Filed Under: Blog, Literacy for Life, Read for Fun, Reading and Books, Reading in the Wild

What’s Your Favorite Book?

By Bethany Rohde 30 Comments

What's Your Favorite Book - inquisitive pigeon

What’s your favorite book? Bethany Rohde considers our favorites, and the sometimes difficult choice for readers with no single standout.

Filed Under: Books, Reading and Books

Children’s Book Club: The Tale of Despereaux

By Will Willingham 9 Comments

Tale of Despereaux jar of thread

Join us for today’s Children’s Book Club discussion of Kate DiCamillo’s The Tale of Despereaux, and shine some light through story.

Filed Under: Blog, Children's Book Club, Children's Stories

Reading in the Wild: March’s Pages

By Megan Willome 10 Comments

Come learn the secrets of being a wild reader. Or just share your March pages. Megan Willome leads the way, with her March good reads.

Filed Under: Blog, Literacy for Life, Reading in the Wild

What Poems Are Good For (Or, What to Read When You Can’t)

By Will Willingham 15 Comments

What to Read park bench with leaf

What does a person read when a whole books feels like too great a commitment? This is what poems are for (well, one thing).

Filed Under: poetry, Reading and Books

Top 10 Alphabet Books for National Literacy Month!

By L.L. Barkat 2 Comments

Top Alphabet Books

Great tips for teaching reading—from librarians, teachers, and literacy specialists—plus professional picks of 10 terrific alphabet books.

Filed Under: A Is for Azure, Blog, Books, Literacy, Literacy Starts With Love

Top 10 Books that Inspired Me (and You)

By Megan Willome 28 Comments

If you could only choose ten books that inspired you, what would they be? Megan Willome shares her personal Top 10.

Filed Under: Blog, Book Love, Books

Reading in the Wild: June’s Pages

By Megan Willome 11 Comments

Come learn the secrets of being a wild reader. Or just share your June pages. Megan Willome leads the way, with her June goodreads.

Filed Under: Blog, Literacy for Life

Reading in the Wild: May’s Pages

By Megan Willome 25 Comments

Teddy Bear on Clothesline Literacy Conversation

Come learn the secrets of being a wild reader. Or just share your May pages. Megan Willome leads the way, with her May goodreads.

Filed Under: Blog, Read for Fun, Reading in the Wild

5 Ways to Jazz it With Jewels (and Roses) for National Poetry Month

By L.L. Barkat 6 Comments

Jewels on a Leaf National Poetry Month

Why should National Poetry Month be oh-so-predictable? Here are 5 sparkling ways to add a little shine to April.

Filed Under: Blog, Books, National Poetry Month

In Search of The Best American Essays

By Laura Lynn Brown 19 Comments

In search of the Best American Essays - fall leaves on stone steps

Laura Brown goes on a tour of Pittsburgh’s independent bookstores in search of the 2016 edition of The Best American Essays.

Filed Under: Blog, Essays, Pittsburgh Literary

10 Great Ideas to Create Your Dream Reading Nook

By Andy Hayes 42 Comments

10 Great Ideas for a Reading Nook small boy reading

Gather your books, a comfy blanket and a cup of tea. Andy Hayes has 10 great ideas to inspire you to create your dream reading nook.

Filed Under: Blog, Books, Reading and Books, Tea Poems

Top 10 Anne of Avonlea Quotes

By Will Willingham 8 Comments

Anne of Avonlea Top Quotes Red Hair

Are you a fan of the beloved L.M. Montgomery novels? Enjoy 10 great quotes from Anne of Avonlea and share your favorite with us.

Filed Under: Anne of Green Gables, Blog, Books, Children's Stories, Quotes

Next Page »

For the Writer in You

Take How to Read a Poem

Get the Introduction, the Billy Collins poem, and Chapter 1

get the sample now

Welcome to Tweetspeak

New to Tweetspeak Poetry? Start here, in The Mischief Café. You're a regular? Check out our December Menu.

Patron Love

❤️

Welcome a little patron love, when you help keep the world poetic.

Your Comments

  • Bethany on Poet Laura: The Gifts that Darkness Brings
  • Bethany R. on Poetry Prompt: Pearls & Moons
  • L.L. Barkat on Poetry Prompt: Pearls & Moons
  • Laura Lynn Brown on Poetry Prompt: Pearls & Moons

Join the Year of the Monarch

How to Write Poetry

Featured In

We're happy to have been featured in...

The Huffington Post

The Paris Review

The New York Observer

Tumblr Book News

Stay in Touch With Us

Categories

Learn to Write Form Poems

How to Write an Acrostic

How to Write a Ballad

How to Write a Catalog Poem

How to Write a Ghazal

How to Write a Haiku

How to Write an Ode

How to Write a Pantoum

How to Write a Rondeau

How to Write a Sestina

How to Write a Sonnet

How to Write a Villanelle

5 FREE POETRY PROMPTS

Get 5 FREE inbox poetry prompts from the popular book How to Write a Poem

Shakespeare Resources

Poetry Classroom: Sonnet 18

Common Core Picture Poems: Sonnet 73

Sonnet 104 Annotated

Sonnet 116 Annotated

Character Analysis: Romeo and Juliet

Character Analysis: Was Hamlet Sane or Insane?

Why Does Hamlet Wait to Kill the King?

10 Fun Shakespeare Resources

About Shakespeare: Poet and Playwright

Top 10 Shakespeare Sonnets

See all 154 Shakespeare sonnets in our Shakespeare Library!

Explore Work From Black Poets

About Us

  • • A Blessing for Writers
  • • Annual Theme 2022: Perspective
  • • Annual Theme 2021: Generous
  • • Our Story
  • • Meet Our Team
  • • Literary Citizenship
  • • Poet Laura
  • • Poetry for Life: The 5 Vital Approaches
  • • T. S. Poetry Press – All Books
  • • Contact Us

Write With Us

  • • 5 FREE Poetry Prompts-Inbox Delivery
  • • 30 Days to Richer Writing Workshop
  • • Poetry Prompts
  • • Submissions
  • • The Write to Poetry

Read With Us

  • • All Our Books
  • • Book Club
  • • Every Day Poems—Subscribe! ✨
  • • Literacy Extras
  • • Poems to Listen By: Audio Series
  • • Poet-a-Day
  • • Poets and Poems
  • • 50 States Projects
  • • Charlotte Perkins Gilman Poems Library
  • • Edgar Allan Poe Poems Arts & Experience Library
  • • William Blake Poems Arts & Experience Library
  • • William Shakespeare Sonnet Library

Celebrate With Us

  • • Poem on Your Pillow Day
  • • Poetic Earth Month
  • • Poet in a Cupcake Day
  • • Poetry at Work Day
  • • Random Acts of Poetry Day
  • • Take Your Poet to School Week
  • • Take Your Poet to Work Day

Gift Ideas

  • • Every Day Poems
  • • Our Shop
  • • Everybody Loves a Book!

Connect

  • • Donate
  • • Blog Buttons
  • • By Heart
  • • Shop for Tweetspeak Fun Stuff

Copyright © 2023 Tweetspeak Poetry · FAQ, Disclosure & Privacy Policy

We serve poetry with our cookies. Because that's the way it should be.
We serve poetry with your cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you... accept the cookies with a smile.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
update cookie prefs

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT