I m moved by the way that Carolyn Creedon s work treats experience as sacred. She won t look away from difficult truths. She writes frankly about her own frustrations, longings, and heartbreaks, but s
“Mira Rosenthal’s The Local World incorporates deeply lived experience and mystery in a fluent shape-shifting that can take you anywhere— and bring you back, changed. The poems are beautifully crafted
Winner of the 2007 Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize“How honored I am—how lucky—to have been able to choose this superb first book by Djelloul Marbrook that honors a lifetime of hidden achievement. . . .
Winner of the 2005 Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize“The image evoked by Intaglio, this first collection by Ariana-Sophia Kartsonis, rests on a paradox, one perhaps central to the poetic impulse itself:
Winner of the 2004 Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize“The voice [in Anele Rubin’s poems] is so new, and yet the movement is so artful, subtle, and modest—there are never any theatrics in these poems. They
In Beyond the Velvet Curtain, Karen Kovacik illustrates Czeslaw Miloxz’s dictum that “the purpose of poetry is to remind us how difficult it is to remain just one person.” Peopled with such diverse ch
He won't let me date anyone because he's the biggest cockblock in the world.He still calls me his wife even though I don't remember our wedding day. He said he'll never give up on me. Not now. Not eve
I can't believe this is real. I've lost years of my life, years of memories.He tells me we've been happily married for years, but I despise him so much that I can't believe that.How did he get me to f
A collection of original, outer space-themed poetry for children accompanied by striking photos. The book demonstrates a variety of common poetic forms and defines poetic devices.
This hilarious collection of funny poems is sure to give any child a big belly laughThis is Chris White at his very best—a mad journey through the past ten years of Chris’ favorite poems, such as &
An enchanting collection of poems about school, the sea, space, and moreIn Wes Magee's new book of enchanting poems, you'll find tempting treats and spooky scenes. You can explore an abandoned mansion
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . Brian Moses wrote some spaced-out poems!From the first shopping cart on the moon to New York City, these universal poems cover most subjects in the unive
These poems—about parades, bumble bees, salamanders, and more—are great for reading out loudNick Toczek doesn't just read out his poems, he shouts and chants them, dances and leaps them, whispers and
A spellbinding collection of poems featuring magic and mischiefIn Wes Magee's new book of spellbinding poems, you'll find magic, mysterious places, and a cast of creepy characters. You can visit a rui
A collection of poems about pirates, dragons, frog-kissing, and Yetis, perfect for budding poetry enthusiastsNick Toczek—poet, magician, puppeteer, storyteller, journalist, or stand-up comic? Nick is
Empty glass; full glass. Happy baby; sad baby. The world is full of opposites for kids to discover, from colors (black/white) and sizes (big/little) to sounds (loud/quiet) and speed (fast/slow). Color
What first words should a baby learn? Words about themselves, family, fun things (like toys!), and home, sweet home! Enhance their vocabulary with words for food and clothes; bedtime and bath; animals
Moo, bleat, HONK! Meet the animals down on the farm, find out what sounds they make, and discover the names of things associated with each creature. Colorful photos and simple questions encourage lear
Have you ever gone Ape, or felt sorry for maggots, or looked inside the belly of the Earth? Well Brian Moses has done all these things, or so he says—but he has been known to tell fibs before!
This book considers the kinds of responsibility which modern lyric poetry takes on, or to which it makes itself subject - social, cultural, political, aesthetic and personal.
A first words book which introduces amazing everyday machines from around the world. Features questions around the sides of the pages to encourage conversation between parent and child.
Dr Dakota Thomas isn't prepared for the gunshot victim who rolls through his ER doors. Michael Ricco looks like a young Marine who found a lot of trouble, but his dog tags tell a different story. Why
An illuminating look at the many forms of poetry’s essential excellence by James Longenbach, a writer with “an ear as subtle and assured as any American poet now writing” (John Koethe)“This book propo
Cassidy Hart is your typical High School graduate: a little shy, a little sarcastic, and a little naive. But when an electromagnetic pulse takes down the United States, she's forced to kick into full
"A collection of original, United States-themed poetry for children accompanied by striking photos. The book demonstrates a variety of common poetic forms and defines poetic devices"--Provided by publ
Poetry. "TALK POETRY is so hot. High bandwidth textblocks buzz with wonderful conversations. Verbal quadrats frame teeming diversifications. It's just gorgeous...Don't let this one slip through your f
Presents a collection of humorous poems for children that celebrate such things as animals, family, noise, food, and toys, along with humorous versions of some familiar rhymes.
Presents a collection of humorous poems for children that celebrate such things as animals, family, noise, food, and toys, along with humorous versions of some familiar rhymes.
