Best Family Poetry Books of 2025

The Tears That Taught Me is an inspiring poetry and prose collection by Morgan Richard Olivier that embraces the struggles, triumphs, and life lessons we encounter in our journey towards personal growth and detachment. The author's unapologetic honesty and reflections guide readers to dig deep through their pain and find greater purpose in their experiences. With a focus on pruning, positioning, and reframing, this book helps readers to blossom and make peace with their struggles. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration in their spiritual and personal development journey.

To Be Honest is a collection of poetry that delves deep into the complexities of human emotions. It beautifully captures the essence of love, heartbreak, healing, forgiveness, change, grief, and happiness. The author's words are raw, honest and thought-provoking. The book is a must-read for anyone who has ever experienced the ups and downs of life. What makes this book unique is the author's ability to connect with the reader on a personal level, making them feel heard and understood. To Be Honest is a beautiful tribute to the human spirit and a reminder that we are never alone in our struggles.

The Sun and Her Flowers is the second collection of poetry from Rupi Kaur, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of milk and honey. Divided into five chapters, this book takes readers on a journey of wilting, falling, rooting, rising, and blooming, celebrating love in all its forms. Kaur's expanded wisdom and scope should reel in new readers who will find much that resonates. The Sun and Her Flowers is a powerful and subtle volume of poetry that embraces the strength and joy that can flower on the other side of hardship.

Healing For No One But Me by Jennae Cecelia is a powerful poetry book that aims to help readers find comfort and healing in their lives. With relatable themes of anxiety, depression, loss, and heartbreak, this book provides a safe space for readers to process their emotions. The book reminds readers that healing is a personal journey, and it's okay to take your time. The poems are easy to read and understand, making it a perfect read for anyone going through a transitional, transformative, or hard time in their life. Overall, Healing For No One But Me is a must-read for anyone seeking comfort and healing in their lives.

Home Body is the third collection of poetry by the #1 New York Times bestselling author, Rupi Kaur. In this book, Kaur takes readers on a reflective journey that explores the past, present, and potential of the self. The author's raw and honest conversations with herself remind readers to embrace love, acceptance, community, family, and change. The book's themes of nature and nurture, light and dark, are illustrated by the author herself. With over 8 million copies sold and translated into over 40 languages, Kaur's work on love, loss, trauma, healing, femininity, and migration is truly remarkable. Home Body is a must-read for anyone who enjoys poetry that touches the heart and soul.

One Still Whisper by Morgan Richard Olivier is a faith-based poetry and prose collection that encourages readers to embrace their journey and walk boldly in God's purpose for their lives. With words of wisdom, empathy, and strength, Olivier dives into the unexpressed pains, innermost thoughts, and mental/spiritual weights that many of us must identify and overcome in order to forgive ourselves and others. The book empowers readers to release the weight of the world, words of others, and weaknesses within us, and rise as we embrace the power of freedom, faith, and moving forward. This African American poetry book is a unique and inspiring read.

There Is Room for All of You Here by Adriana Rimpel is a beautiful collection of poetry and prose that explores healing, love, and acceptance. Divided into three sections, the book takes readers on a journey through complicated family relationships, anxious attachment styles, and the search for healthy love. This book celebrates queer love and the power of vulnerability, making it a must-read for fans of Rupi Kaur and Courtney Peppernell. As a whole, the book is a powerful reminder that there is always room for love and acceptance, no matter who you are or where you come from.

HER III by Pierre Alex Jeanty is the final book in the HER collection, which is a series of poetry books dedicated to women. This book aims to empower women by touching on various aspects of their lives, including relationships, emotions, and self-doubt. Jeanty's writing is reflective, reassuring, and affirming, making this book a beautiful ode to the power within us. The book is an excellent addition to the African American Poetry Books category, and it stands out for its ability to turn insecurities into confidence, heartbreak into healing, and self-doubt into determination. HER III is a must-read for anyone on a journey to find self-love and acceptance.

The Hurting Kind by Ada Limón is a collection of interconnected poems that explore the relationships between the human and nonhuman and the interconnectedness of all beings. The poems are teeming with vivid imagery of horses, kingfishers, and fish, and honor the sacrifices and tendernesses extended to a hurting child by parents, stepparents, and grandparents. The book also touches upon loss, the pandemic, and unexpected memories. Despite the melancholic themes, the book is filled with connection and the delight of being in the world. The Hurting Kind is a unique and thought-provoking read that will leave readers with a greater appreciation of the world around them.

Good Bones: Poems is a collection of modern poetry by Maggie Smith that explores the themes of life, death, childhood, and motherhood. The author's experience of motherhood inspires her to search for hidden goodness in the world, even in the darkest places. The book features the viral poem "Good Bones," which was named the "Official Poem of 2016" by Public Radio International. Smith's skillful use of lyric language and vivid imagery allows readers to contemplate the past and future while cultivating hope for a better world. This intimate poetry collection is a must-read for anyone looking to explore the best and worst parts of our world.