To celebrate National Poetry Month, Central Library's children's librarian hosted an Animal Poetry Storytime and Craft program. Children read a story filled with poems about animals, and then created poems about their favorite animals. According to UNICEF USA, "Poetry supports early childhood development, helping to enhance language acquisition, boost cognitive development and foster emotional intelligence through rhythm, rhyme and creative expression." See photos below.
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Sources
Busch, Courtney. (2026). "World Poetry day: How Poetry Gives Children A Voice." UNICEF USA. https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/world-poetry-day#:~:text=Poetry%20supports%20early%20childhood%20development,rhythm%2C%20rhyme%20and%20creative%20expression., opens a new window
Blog post by Nechelle Roberts, Library Associate
For more information about children's programming at Central Library, call 404-612-8700 or visit https://www.fulcolibrary.org/central-library/central-library-children/, opens a new window.
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