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Jack Prelutsky (born September 8, 1940) is an American writer of children's poetry who has published over 50 poetry collections. He served as the first U.S. Children's Poet Laureate (now called the Young People's Poet Laureate) from 2006 to 2008 when the Poetry Foundation established the award.
Jack Prelutsky is a creator of inventive poems for children and adults alike. He served as the Poetry Foundation’s Children’s Poet Laureate from 2006 to 2008.
They simply write with endless ink, They write of ice, they write of snow, for that is all they seem to know. At times, these shy and silent birds. Will verbally express their words. But mostly they do not recite—. They aim their beaks and write and write. From Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant, Greenwillow Books, 2006.
Jack Prelutsky is a celebrated American poet known for his humorous and whimsical poems for children. His works are characterized by their playful language, imaginative scenarios, and relatable themes that resonate with young readers.
Jack Prelutsky - The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. Born in 1940, Jack Prelutsky is the author of more than thirty collections and anthologies of children's poetry
Jack Prelutsky is a creator of inventive poems for children and adults alike. He served as the Poetry Foundation’s Children’s Poet Laureate from 2006 to 2008. Prelutsky grew up in the Bronx, and when he was young he studied classical music; though he decided to...
Jack Prelutsky is a creator of inventive poems for children and adults alike. He served as the Poetry Foundation’s Children’s Poet Laureate from 2006 to 2008. Prelutsky grew up in the Bronx, and when he was young he studied classical music; though he decided to concentrate on writing instead of pursuing...
