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Poetry Speaks Who I Am: Poems of Discovery, Inspiration, Independence, and Everything Else [With CD (Audio)]
Hardcover
Series: Poetry Speaks Experience
General Juvenile NonfictionPoetrySelf Help
Publisher Price: $19.99
ISBN13: 9781402210747
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Published: Mar 1 2010
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.10 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Awards: Moonbeam Children's Book Award, NAPPA Gold Awards
A poetry collection that listens as much as it speaks, crafted for every reader finding their voice.
This beloved anthology, edited by Elise Paschen, gathers more than 100 classic and contemporary poems that capture the hopes, heartbreaks, questions, and joys of growing up. Hear, the voices of legendary poets and bold new writers echo the experiences of real teens.
What sets this collection apart:
- Experience poetry aloud: The included audio CD features 44 unforgettable readings (39 by the poets themselves), bringing words to life and making the poems accessible and memorable.
- Bridges generations and styles: Classic poets like Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, and Edgar Allan Poe appear alongside contemporary stars including Nikki Grimes, Elizabeth Alexander, Sherman Alexie, and Marilyn Nelson.
- Proven classroom favorite: Widely used in middle and high schools; teachers praise its diversity, accessibility, and the way it ignites conversation and self-expression.
- A lasting gift: Beautifully designed and brimming with poetry and art, this anthology is a treasured present for birthdays, holidays, graduations, or just because.
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