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This Poem Is a Nest
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ISBN10: 1684373638
ISBN13: 9781684373635
Publisher: Astra Young Readers
Published: Sep 29 2020
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.70 Width: 5.70 Depth: 8.30
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781684373635
Publisher: Astra Young Readers
Published: Sep 29 2020
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.70 Width: 5.70 Depth: 8.30
Language: English
Kirkus Reviews Best Book
NCTE Notable Poetry Book
Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year
This beautiful poetry collection introduces readers to the art of found poetry as the poet writes a 37-line poem, Nest, then finds 160 smaller poems within it. What can you find in a poem about a robin's nest? Irene Latham masterfully discovers nestlings or smaller poems about an astonishing variety of subjects--emotions, wild animals, natural landmarks on all seven continents, even planets and constellations. Each poem is a glorious spark of wonder that will prompt readers to look at the world afresh. The book includes an introduction detailing the principles of found poetry and blackout poetry, and a section of tips at the end. The joyous creativity in this volume is certain to inspire budding poets.
NCTE Notable Poetry Book
Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year
This beautiful poetry collection introduces readers to the art of found poetry as the poet writes a 37-line poem, Nest, then finds 160 smaller poems within it. What can you find in a poem about a robin's nest? Irene Latham masterfully discovers nestlings or smaller poems about an astonishing variety of subjects--emotions, wild animals, natural landmarks on all seven continents, even planets and constellations. Each poem is a glorious spark of wonder that will prompt readers to look at the world afresh. The book includes an introduction detailing the principles of found poetry and blackout poetry, and a section of tips at the end. The joyous creativity in this volume is certain to inspire budding poets.
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