What may at first glance seem like a simple nature poem holds a deeper meaning that can teach children a lot about our world. First published in 1846, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “The Mountain and the ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. April is National Poetry Month. In Washington, it is also marked by a ...

In a new series USA TODAY’s The Essentials, celebrities share what fuels their lives, whether it's at home, on the set or on the road. On a rainy day in Sonoma, California, a young Ada Limón tucked ...