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How to Write a Poem

By Deanna Nikaido and Kwame Alexander
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How to Write a Poem by Deanna Nikaido and Kwame Alexander is a delightful guide for young readers eager to explore the art of poetry. The book introduces children to a variety of poetry styles and techniques, inspiring them to express their creativity and emotions through words. With engaging examples and encouraging tips, it nurtures the budding poet in every child while making the writing process fun and accessible.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to inspire young readers to explore their creativity and express themselves through poetry. It's a delightful guide that encourages children to tap into their imagination and learn the art of poetic expression with engaging techniques and fun activities.

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How to Write a Poem

In this evocative and playful companion to their New York Times bestselling picture book How to Read a Book, Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander teams up with poet Deanna Nikaido and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet to celebrate the magic of discovering your very own poetry in the world around you.

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In this evocative and playful companion to their New York Times bestselling picture book How to Read a Book, Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander teams up with poet Deanna Nikaido and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet to celebrate the magic of discovering your very own poetry in the world around you.

Begin

with a question

like an acorn

waiting for spring.

From this first stanza, readers are invited to pay attention—and to see that paying attention itself is poetry. Kwame Alexander and Deanna Nikaido’s playful text and Melissa Sweet’s dynamic, inventive artwork are paired together to encourage readers to listen, feel, and discover the words that dance in the world around them—poems just waiting to be written down.

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The book is praised for its ability to inspire and encapsulate the essence of poetry, serving both as a teaching tool and an ode to poetry itself. It is highly recommended for its craftsmanship and encouraging tone, inviting everyone to engage with poetry, whether as readers or writers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063060906

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Quill Tree Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
  • Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 372g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Deanna Nikaido Kwame Alexander Young Adult

About the Author

Melissa Sweet is one of Australia's most respected specialist health journalists, and has been covering health and medical issues for over 15 years. She is a columnist and feature writer with The Bulletin and Australian Doctor magazines. She has also published widely in medical literature, with articles appearing in the British Medical Journal, The Medical Journal of Australia, and Australian Prescriber. Previously, Sweet has worked for the Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Associated Press. This is her third book. Kwame Alexander is the New York Times Bestselling author of 32 books, including The Undefeated; How to Read a Book; Solo; Swing; Rebound, which was shortlisted for prestigious Carnegie Medal; and his Newbery medal-winning middle grade novel, The Crossover. He's also the founding editor of Versify, an imprint that aims to Change the World One Word at a Time. Visit him at KwameAlexander.com

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