Hoberman named Children's Poet Laureate

The Poetry Foundation has named Mary Ann Hoberman as Children's Poet Laureate for the United States. Hoberman follows Jack Prelutsky in the two-year position, which carries a $25,000 prize and is designed to raise awareness of poetry among children.

Hoberman is the author of more than 40 children's books, including alphabet books, counting tales, and sing-along books. Among her well-known titles are A House Is a House for Me, The Seven Silly Eaters, and You Read to Me, I'll Read to You, to name just a few.

For further information, visit the Poetry Foundation website.