POETRY TITLES OF INTEREST
All Ages
- A Brighter Garden
Karen Ackerman
Poems by Emily Dickinson
Illustrated by Tasha Tudor
"A group of Emily Dickinson's poems, selected especially for children and arranged in a seasonal sequence, is illustrated in Tasha Tudor's sentimental style." -The Horn Book
0-399-21490-9 - 64 pp. - $19.99 hc
My Daughter, My Son, The Eagle, The Dove
Ana Castillo
Illustrated by S. Guevara
Inspired by ancient Aztec chants, these poems trace the milestones of growing up and reflect parental joy in the process. The illustrations stylistically combine Aztec elements with strong contemporary images on bark.
0-525-45856-5 - 48 pp. - $12.99 hc
Mi Hija, Mi Hijo, el Aguila, la Paloma
0-525-45867-0 - 48 pp. - $12.99 hc - Spanish Edition
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Robert Frost
Illustrated by Susan Jeffers
"Frost's poem inspire[s] Susan Jeffers to a dreamily benign winter landscape." -Booklist.
For this special edition with new jacket design, trim size, and three additional spreads, Jeffers has added more detail and subtle color to her frosty New England scenes.
0-525-46734-3 - 32 pp. - $15.99 hc
- Bronx Masquerade
Nikki Grimes
When Wesley Boone writes a poem for his high-school English class, some of his classmates clamor to read their poems aloud, too. Through the poetry they share, they reveal their most intimate thoughts about themselves.
0-8037-2569-8 - 176 pp. - Ages 12 up - $16.99 hc
Jump Ball: A Basketball Season in Poems
Mel Glenn
"In [this] 'story' in poems, Glenn introduces a chorus of distinct voices from an inner-city high school, each with a personal take on the sport and dreams for the future. It is a richly emotional book that brings readers face-to-face with issues in their own lives, such as heartbreak and violence." -Booklist
0-525-67554-X - 160 pp. - $15.99 hc
ALA Best Book for Young Adults
ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers
The Taking of Room 114: A Hostage Drama in Poems
Mel Glenn
"[Young adults] will find their interest piqued, and reluctant readers will be particularly drawn to the excitement of design and content." -School Library Journal
0-525-67548-5 - 192 pp. - $16.99 hc
ALA Best Book for Young Adults
ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers
Who Killed Mr. Chippendale? A Mystery in Poems
Mel Glenn
Told in a series of interlocking poems, this suspenseful story will keep readers guessing who the killer is right up until the last page. "More than a whodunit, this unique offering explores a multitude of issues in its pages." -School Library Journal
0-14-038513-4 - 112 pp. - $5.99 pb
0-525-67530-2 - 112 pp. - $14.99 hc
ALA Best Book for Young Adults
ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers
IRA-CBC Children's Choice
IRA-CBC Teachers' Choice
