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Poetry Matters

by Ralph Fletcher
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For young writers, "a concise, nuts-and-bolts guide to creating poetry" including interviews with published poets (School Library Journal).
Poetry matters. At the most important moments, when everyone else is silent, poetry rises to speak.
From the bestselling author of A Writer's Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding, this book is full of practical wisdom to help young writers craft poetry that shines, sings, and soars. It features writing tips and tricks, interviews with published poets for children, and plenty of examples of poetry by published writers—and even young people themselves.
Perfect for classrooms, this lighthearted, appealing manual is a celebration of poetry that is a joy to read. Young poets and aspiring poets of all ages will enjoy these tips on how to simplify the process of writing poetry and find their own unique voice.
"Peppered with interviews with published poets, [this] accessible volume teaches kids to write poetry from the heart." —Publishers Weekly
"Packs in a wealth of information without a word of jargon. It's also an introduction to the fun of reading poetry." —Booklist
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Publisher: HarperCollins

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  • Release date: September 22, 2023

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  • ISBN: 9780062014924
  • Release date: September 22, 2023

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  • ISBN: 9780062014924
  • File size: 1991 KB
  • Release date: September 22, 2023
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subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction Language Arts

Languages

English

Levels

Text Difficulty:4-6

For young writers, "a concise, nuts-and-bolts guide to creating poetry" including interviews with published poets (School Library Journal).
Poetry matters. At the most important moments, when everyone else is silent, poetry rises to speak.
From the bestselling author of A Writer's Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding, this book is full of practical wisdom to help young writers craft poetry that shines, sings, and soars. It features writing tips and tricks, interviews with published poets for children, and plenty of examples of poetry by published writers—and even young people themselves.
Perfect for classrooms, this lighthearted, appealing manual is a celebration of poetry that is a joy to read. Young poets and aspiring poets of all ages will enjoy these tips on how to simplify the process of writing poetry and find their own unique voice.
"Peppered with interviews with published poets, [this] accessible volume teaches kids to write poetry from the heart." —Publishers Weekly
"Packs in a wealth of information without a word of jargon. It's also an introduction to the fun of reading poetry." —Booklist
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Juvenile Nonfiction Language Arts