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“A culturally rich collection of poetic tributes that extends the legacies of poets from around the globe. . . . A magnificent exploration of the poetic imagination.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Out of gratitude for the poet’s art form, Newbery Award–winning author and poet Kwame Alexander, along with Chris Colderley and Marjory Wentworth, present original poems that pay homage to twenty famed poets who have made the authors’ hearts sing and their minds wonder. In this Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner, stunning mixed-media images by Ekua Holmes, winner of a Caldecott Honor and a John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award, complete the celebration and invite the reader to listen, wonder, and perhaps even pick up a pen.
Publisher : Candlewick (December 7, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 56 pages
ISBN-10 : 1536221945
ISBN-13 : 978-1536221947
Reading age : 7 – 12 years, from customers
Lexile measure : NP0L
Grade level : 3 – 7
Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
Dimensions : 9.88 x 0.2 x 11.44 inches
Customers say
Customers find the poetry in the book wonderful and heartwarming. They appreciate the variety of styles and masterful writing. The book is described as great, interesting, and a terrific read for all ages. The illustrations are colorful and bold, bringing the poetry to life. Readers say it’s an excellent collection to introduce young readers to poets and encourage them to develop an interest in or love for poetry.
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