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TMC Nonfiction+

Guide to the section of nonfiction books and other materials in the TMC.
Poem

From the book Dark Emperor by Joyce Sidman.

Poem titled

From the book Peaceful Pieces by Anna Grossnickle Hines.

The Poem

From the book, Soul Looks Back in Wonder by Tom Feelings.

Poetry in the TMC and Beyond

"Poetry is a type of literature, or artistic writing, that attempts to stir a reader’s imagination or emotions. The poet does this by carefully choosing and arranging language for its meaning, sound, and rhythm." -Britannica Kids


Where can you find poetry in the TMC?

Poetry in the TMC

In the Nonfiction+ section:

  • TMC PS 580-PS 8565: Collections of poetry appear within this call number range.
  • TMC PZ 8.3: Nursery rhymes and stories in rhyme
  • TMC PZ 7.5: Novels in verse

You can also search the ONESearch for poetry!

There are often picture books in the TMC Easy section written entirely with a rhyming, poetic structure.

  • Try looking for keywords such as: "poetry or poems", "rhyming", "verse", "nursery rhymes", etc.
  • Search by author name to find a specific poet.
  • Search by "Words in Subject" for "poetry"
  • Search by Subject for phrases such as:
    • Children's Poetry
    • Nursery rhymes
    • Stories in rhyme
    • Novels in verse

Looking for poetry beyond the TMC?