This article discusses published poetry books focusing on middle school students' exuberant interests and passions as explored through these topics: family and relationships, transitions and growing up, school encounters, exploring things to do, and broader perspectives and other voices. In "Love Letters," Adoff (1997a) presents a series of 20 short poems on the different kinds of love and the myriad of relationships experiences by youngsters. Moreover, Nye (2000) in "Come with Me: Poems for a Journey" offers 16 original poems on the topic of discovery and change. Considering these books will lead students and their teachers into the realm of reading, writing, and enjoying poetry.