Jack Prelutsky Named First Children's Poet Laureate

Kids' favorite Jack Prelutsky has been named the very first Children's Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation! Mr. Prelutsky has written over 35 books, which together have sold over a million copies. He will receive a special medallion and $25,000. Mr. Prelutsky said of the honor, "I'm honored and baffled by this whole thing. And tickled."

• "Poetry Writing: A Workshop with Jack Prelutsky," at Scholastic
• "Never Poke Your Uncle with a Fork: The Wit and Wisdom of Jack Prelutsky," at the Poetry Foundation Site
• Poetry Books by Jack Prelutsky at the Greenwich Libraries