poetry

"This . . . poetry collection presents animals that suck--quite literally! From the mosquito to the elephant to the lamprey, discover how and why these animals sip, slurp, and suck"--Provided by publisher.

A new breathtaking poetry collection on hope, heart, and heritage from the most prominent Black poets and writers of our time, edited by Why Fathers Cry at Night author Kwame Alexander. This comprehensive and vibrant poetry anthology contains work from well-loved poets such as Claudia Rankine, Ross Gay, Jericho Brown, Warsan Shire, Amanda Gorman, Terrance Hayes, and Alice Walker. Kwame Alexander curates a collection of anthems for our time, at turns tender and piercing, and deeply inspiring throughout.

A collection of twelve poems that celebrate contemporary women basketball stars, including Sue Bird, Candace Parker, and Brittney Griner.

"Paying tribute to soccer's greatest U.S. athletes, as well as the U.S. World Cup team of 1999, this collection of . . . poems captures the movement of current and past stars, celebrating their skills and talents as they strive to be their best"--OCLC.

"These gross and engrossing haiku highlight thirteen animals (and a few fungi) and the exceptionally icky things they do! Accompanied by bonus facts that will delight--and disgust--readers of all ages"--Provided by publisher.

"Discover the poetry of our weather in these poems about everyday and once-in-a-lifetime natural phenomena"--Provided by publisher.

"A celebration of each month of the year"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrated, humorous poems about dogs.

A collection of poems about family and the love we share with one another throughout life's peaks and valleys.

"Set in New York City in the '90s, Angela Shant?'s poems and stories paint a mosaic of childhood that is shaped by the past and reverberates into the present. As Shant? navigates the city through memory, this timeless book illuminates the places where Black girls are nurtured or boxed in, through stories and poems about expectations, exploitation, love, loss, and self-realization. Her poems center on pivotal moments of Black childhood, using footnotes that encourage you to listen to songs, watch movies, and even learn how to play Spades to further contextualize and celebrate Black culture in every aspect of life. But even with Black joy, life ain't no crystal stair. Between fond memories, Shant? also explores the dark corners of childhood by showing us the ways adultification, misogynoir, and sexual assault can impact girlhood. Every piece in this memoir invites you to unpack the past--to find and transcend the expectations and boxes the world puts Black girls in"--Jacket flap.