This Poem Is a Nest
Irene Latham$15.29
$17.99
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.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Wordsong
Published: 09/29/2020
ISBN: 9781684373635
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 0.70d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2020
School Library Journal 10/23/2020 pg. 1
Booklist 03/01/2021 pg. 40
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2020 - Recommended, Satisfactory
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.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Wordsong
Published: 09/29/2020
ISBN: 9781684373635
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 0.70d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2020
School Library Journal 10/23/2020 pg. 1
Booklist 03/01/2021 pg. 40
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2020 - Recommended, Satisfactory