Dunning, Stephen.
Teaching Literature to Adolescent
. Glenview, Illinois; Scott, Foreman and Co., 1966.
This book is very valuable in discussing poetic techniques and commenting on various poems.
Hudson, Wade.
Pass It On African American Poetry for Children
. New York: Scholastic, Inc., 1993.
Wide variety of Poets. Information on authors.
Scholes, Robert.
Elements of Poetry
. New York: Oxford University Press, 1969.
A valuable book for discussing poetic techniques and commenting on various poems.
Siler, Deborah.
Make a Joyful Noise
, New York: Checkerbound Press, 1991.
Poems for children by African American poets. Colorful illustrations. Biographical notes on poets.