juvenile nonfiction / poetry / general

A collection of thirty-five poems by nineteenth-century American poet Robert Frost including "Mending Wall," "Birches," "The Road Not Taken," and "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.".

"This collection of poems celebrates the wonders of nature in an urban setting"--Provided by publisher.

"Kwame Alexander shares poetry and inspiring lessons about the rules of life, as well as uplifting quotes from athletes such as Stephen Curry and Venus Williams and other exemplars like Sonia Sotomayor and Michelle Obama in this motivational and inspirational book just right for graduates of any age and anyone needing a little encouragement"--.

"'Dream Variation,' one of Langston Hughes's most celebrated poems, about the dream of a world free of discrimination and racial prejudice, is now a picture book ... illustrated by Daniel Miyares. An African-American boy faces the harsh reality of segregation and racial prejudice, but he dreams of a different life--one full of freedom, hope, and wild possibility, where he can fling his arms wide in the face of the sun"--.

"A graphically designed volume of concrete poetry"--.

"When words in verse are paired with the awesomeness of nature, something magical happens! Beloved former U.S. Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis curates an exhuberant poetic celebration of the natural world in this stellar collection of nature poems. From trickling streams to deafening thrunderstorms to soaring mountains, discover majestic photography perfectly paired with contemporary (such as Billy Collins), classics (such as Robert Frost), and never-before-published works"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and evocative text show how imagination can reveal the extraordinary in various places, from taking a swim in a salty sky to soaring over submerged lands under the sea.

"A collection of free verse poems that explores how girls are taught to think about themselves, their bodies, their friends--as consumers, as objects, as competitors."--Provided by publisher.

In free verse, evokes the voice of Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda, a book-loving writer, feminist, and abolitionist who courageously fought injustice in nineteenth-century Cuba. Includes historical notes, excerpts from her writings, biographical information, and source notes.