... because every child has a poet within ... which my workshops can unlock.
... because every child has a poet within ... which my workshops can unlock.

All Children Can Benefit from
Learning to Read and Write Poetry
Whether it’s a rhythmic rap
or heartfelt haiku,
poetry is just right for you!
"I'm so pleased to have these workbooks by VA Rivera as resources for teaching my poetry unit. No more moans and groans from students when I introduce poetry!" — Mrs. Hernandez, ESL Teacher, Bronx, NY

COME MEET ME LIVE & PERSON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025
Quaker Bridge Mall 3320 U.S. Rte 1 Unit 1078A Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
10am Meet & Greet/ Signing; 11am Live Poetry Workshop
Just in time for holiday shopping, my books will be for purchase. Want your new book signed? I'm thrilled to be able to say hello and sign books just for you!
Then, please stay as I present a KIds Can Read and Write Poetry Workshop.
Let's write something amazing together!

I Am Puppy is a charming story full of imagination. With simple adventures and beautiful illustrations by Brooklyn Liu, it introduces young readers to Puppy’s world—one of wonder, surprise, and playful discovery.

Soy Cachorro es una cuento encantadora y llena de imaginación. Con aventuras sencillas y hermosas ilustraciones de Brooklyn Liu, introduce a los pequeños lectores al mundo de Cachorro: un mundo de asombro, sorpresa y descubrimientos lúdicos.

A fun, beginner-friendly guide to Haiku for ages 6–11, this charming book by retired educator VA Rivera introduces kids to Japanese poetry while sparking creativity through vivid themes, sensory language, and imaginative expression.

Perfect for ages 8 and up, this engaging book introduces kids to Japanese Tanka poetry. With fun themes and student examples, it encourages creativity, emotional expression, and a love of writing


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