For the sixth consecutive year, the outstandingly creative, poetic flare of the students of Ilm Academy, Fremont, is showcased in the sixth edition of the school’s poetry anthology, Ilm Anthology-Vol. VI. Continuing one of the most cherished literary traditions of the school, this year the annual school anthology brings forth heart-warming and touching poems from the students on the theme of ‘The Year That Was 2020’, a historic document capturing the turmoils of 2020 in poetic form. In addition to ‘The Year That Was 2020’, the students also explore other themes and ideas in poetic expression. Poetry has always remained a significant platform for the conveyance of a writer’s innermost reflections and deliberation about his world and his interactions with individuals in that world. The foundational purpose of poetry remains unchanged over the centuries. Ilm Academy’s annual anthology brings to fore poetry with a fresh and invigorating perspective—the manner in which children see the world around them.

Ilm Anthology-Vol. V is a collection of poems from the students of Ilm Academy. Continuing one of the most cherished literary traditions of the school, the annual school anthology brings forth heart-warming and touching poems from the students on the theme of ‘Respect’. In addition to ‘Respect’ the students also explore other themes and ideas in poetic expression. Poetry has always remained a significant platform for the conveyance of a writer’s innermost reflections and deliberation about his world and his interactions with individuals in that world. The foundational purpose of poetry remains unchanged over the centuries. Ilm Academy’s annual anthology brings to fore poetry with a fresh and invigorating perspective—the manner in which children see the world around them.

Continuing its tradition of yearly school anthology, the school compiled and published its fourth volume of Ilm Anthology Vol. IV at the end of the 2018-2019 school year. The collection of original poems by all grade levels is a delightful collection to the existing Ilm Academy publications. Ilm Anthology Vol. IV is available for purchase through the school office.

The students at Ilm Academy proudly presented the third volume of Ilm Anthology in summer 2018. The collection of poems reflected a more seasoned approach to the year’s theme ‘We Make a Difference’. A delight to read, the collection proves yet again the contemplative level of the students.

Alhamdullillah, the second volume of the school anthology is already in the works and will insha Allah be available for purchase by soon. More expansive than the first and also covering a distinct theme this year, ‘Gratitude to Allah’, the second volume will be just as engaging as the first. (slides of the book to be added later with inside pages and site where this can be purchased)

According to Robert Frost, ‘Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words’. The Ilm Academy’s first anthology is a charming collection of poems from each grade level. Ranging from the thought provoking to delightful, they reflect the inner minds of the school’s young poets. (slides of book plus inside pages and link where this can be purchased)