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• How the Boogeyman Became a Poet

  Keith Jr, Tony

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  Poet, writer, and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. makes his debut with a powerful YA memoir in verse, tracing his journey from being a closeted gay Black teen battling poverty, racism, and homophobia to becoming an openly gay…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Girls on the Rise

  Gorman, Amanda, 1998-

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  Who are we? We are a billion voices, bright and brave; we are light, standing together in the fight. Girls are strong and powerful alone, but even stronger when they work to uplift one another. In this galvanizing original poem by…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Spoken Word

  a Cultural History

  Bennett, Joshua (Poet),

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  A fascinating history of the art form that has transformed the cultural landscape by one of its influential practitioners, an award-winning poet, professor, and slam champion. In 2009, when he was twenty years old, Joshua Bennett was…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Inheritance

  Acevedo, Elizabeth,

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  In her most famous spoken-word poem, author of the Pura Belpré-winning novel-in-verse The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo embraces all the complexities of Black hair and Afro-Latinidad--the history, pain, pride, and powerful love of that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Smell of Wet Dog

  and Other Dog Poems and Drawings

  Saltzberg, Barney,

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  Part silly, part stinky, all special, this collection of 27 poems centered around human's best friend features lively and loveable artwork and is perfect for dog lovers, those who love a dog lover or those who are simply dog-curious.

• How to Write a Poem

  Alexander, Kwame,

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  From this first stanza, readers are invited to pay attention--and to see that paying attention itself is poetry. Kwame Alexander and Deanna Nikaido's playful text and Melissa Sweet's dynamic, inventive artwork are paired together to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Poetry

  a Survivor's Guide

  Yakich, Mark,

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  An updated and expanded edition of the provocative and practical guide to poetry--an art form that is both loved and feared--written for students of creative writing and literary studies, with a new emphasis on poetry's role in a time of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Planet Is a Poem

  Lewis, Amanda West,

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  How does life survive on Earth? Why is Pluto no longer considered a planet? And just how big is Jupiter, really? The answers to these questions and more are explored in this innovative non-fiction book featuring 14 beautifully written…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Unboxing of a Black Girl

  Shanté, Angela,

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  Set in New York City in the '90s, Angela Shanté's poems and stories paint a mosaic of childhood that is shaped by the past and reverberates into the present. As Shanté navigates the city through memory, this timeless book illuminates the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Eating My Words

  and 128 Other Poems

  Cleary, Brian P., 1959-

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  A playful and punny illustrated poetry collection from Brian Cleary that's perfect for middle grade readers. Includes quick tips about poetic forms and poetic devices that teachers can use in poetry lessons.

• You Are Here

  Poetry in the Natural World

  Various Authors

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  For many years, "nature poetry" has evoked images of Romantic poets standing on mountain tops. But our poetic landscape has changed dramatically, and so has our planet. Edited and introduced by the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Spine Poems

  An Eclectic Collection of Found Verse for Book Lovers

  Simon, Annette (Annette Dauphin),

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  A charming, clever, and original collection of more than 100 spine poems-a popular form of found poetry composed by arranging book spines.

• Pickle Words

  Crunchy, Punchy Pickles and Poetry

  Sayre, April Pulley,

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  Rhyming poetry celebrates the pickling process and all things pickled, including cucumbers, cabbage, peppers, and more. The art tells the story of a diverse neighborhood that comes together to share family recipes and pickle poetry. Back…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Poemhood, Our Black Revival

  History, Folklore & the Black Experience: a Young Adult Poetry Anthology

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  Featuring contributions from an award-winning, bestselling group of Black voices, past and present, this powerful poetry anthology elicits vital conversations about race, belonging, history, and faith to highlight Black joy and pain.

• Climbing the Volcano

  a Journey in Haiku

  Manley, Curtis,

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  A boy and his family's hike to the peak of Oregon's South Sister volcano is narrated in a series of haikus.

• Poetry Unbound

  Tuama, Pádraig Ó,

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  Expanding on the popular podcast of the same name from On Being Studios, Poetry Unbound offers immersive reflections on fifty powerful poems. In the tumult of our contemporary moment, poetry has emerged as an inviting, consoling outlet…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Beware the Dragon and the Nozzlewock

  a Graphic Novel Poetry Collection Full of Surprising Characters!

  Madan, Vikram,

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  A collection of rhyming poems in graphic novel format featuring surprise twists, a plethora of unusual characters, from ghost guppies and slouching Stan to squishosaurs and the super-vacuum-powered Nozzlewock.

• Poetry Writers' Handbook

  a Practical Guide to Getting Your Poetry Noticed, Published and Performed

  Blackwell, Sophia,

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  Poetry has always been a powerful way for people to express themselves and has become increasingly popular with the rise of online and performance poetry. For the newcomer, it can be difficult to know how to navigate the range of options…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Call Me by My True Names

  the Collected Poems of Thich Nhat Hanh

  Nĥát Hạnh, Thích,

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  The definitive poetry collection by the world renowned Zen master, peace activist, and author of The Miracle of Mindfulness. This stunning poetry collection offers a window into Thich Nhat Hanh's inner life, revealing not only his path to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Great Gusts

  Winds of the World and the Science Behind Them, Poems

  Crowder, Melanie,

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  From Antarctica's biting katabatic gusts to Hawai'i's sweet-smelling moani, discover fourteen winds of the world through poetry, scientific facts, and transporting illustrations.