Poets

Bagert, Brod
Author is a children's performance poet.
http://www.brodbagert.com/

Burg, Brad
Author of children's "graphic" or shape poems (also known as "concrete" poems).
http://www.bradburg.com/

Collett, Andrew
Former teacher Andrew Collette is a performance poet and has been featured regularly on BBC radio. Includes "nice" poems and "yuck" poems.
http://www.poetry39.freeserve.co.uk/#

Donaldson, Julia
(Official site) Information about Julia Donaldson, poet/author of many rhyming picture books and books for young readers, as well as original songs.
http://www.juliadonaldson.co.uk/

Jubb, Mike
Mike Jubb, children's performance poet and 'Writer in Education', shares poems and ideas for helping teachers with creative writing.
http://mikejubb.co.uk

Lewis, J. Patrick
(Official site) J. Patrick Lewis has written both prose and verse books for young readers utilizing word play, riddles, and limericks.
http://www.jpatricklewis.com/

Nesbitt, Kenn
Humorous poetry for kids, plus information on school visits and author's books.
http://www.poetry4kids.com/

Ode, Eric
Poet, author, singer, and songwriter for children and families. Information available on school visits and concerts.
http://www.ericode.com/

Pottle, Robert
Original, funny poems: text and audio; with reader feedback poll.
http://www.robertpottle.com

Prelutsky, Jack
Named the first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation in 2006, this poet is known for his wacky and inventive verse.
http://www.jackprelutsky.com/

Sardelli, Darren
The official site of humorous poet Darren Sardelli.
http://www.laughalotpoetry.com/

Scheu, Ted
Original poetry for kids.
http://www.poetryguy.com

Singer, Marilyn
Author of numerous books of poetry for children, as well as works of fiction and non-fiction.
http://www.marilynsinger.net/

Spinelli, Eileen
Official web site of children's poet/author Eileen Spinelli.
http://www.eileenspinelli.com/