Acrostic poems are one of my favorite kinds of poetry. I always encouraged them in my classrooms, no matter what age of students I taught. They appeal to everyone, are fairly easy to write, and have a simple beauty when read. Today’s Book Blurb is about the book Autumn:  An Alphabet Acrostic by Steven Schnur. This book is perfect for this time of year and is filled with lovely little poems about all things to do with fall. The illustrations are eye-catching and appealing, connecting with the meaning of the text. I recall reading it several years ago as a third grade teacher when we were working on acrostic poetry. I think introducing young children to all sorts of poems and writing concepts is very important. Not only does it encourage risk-taking when composing written works, but it also gives children a sense of pride when they create a piece that is different and unique. I highly recommend Autumn: An Alphabet Acrostic and suggest you set aside some time to jot down a few acrostics with your little ones. It will be fun for both you and them.