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  When I was a child, the recitations of my Grandma Alexander greatly influenced my attitude toward poetry. Two recent collections have renewed my interest.
  • Poetry Out Loud edited by Robert Alden Rubin, ISBN:1565121228
  • Committed to Memory edited by John Hollander, ISBN:1573226467
  • Also see Learning to Love Poetry for tips on introducing poetry to children.

Try reading these out loud.

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