american poetry

"This warm and engaging poetry collection that follows a family of five as they discover and celebrate all of the Jewish holidays"-- Provided by publisher.

"Presents poems about young activists who speak up to fight global climate change"--Provided by publisher.

The presidential inaugural poet--and new voice in American poetry--presents a collection of poems that includes the poem read at the inauguration of the forty-sixth President of the United States.

Presents a collection of poems by American poet, Jon Sands.

"Through a series of prayers, invocations, and hymns, Syncope eulogizes those who have perished making Central Mediterranean crossings as well as collects first-hand accounts of those who have survived these perilous journeys. Forces of fate brought errant lives together for a hopeful safe passage and ultimately, linked these lives in their untimely deaths. Syncope attempts to shed some light on these lives, as well as the happenstance of living and dying while trying to cross a border."--Provided by publisher.

A collection of poems by American author Sean Thomas Dougherty.

"Poems addressed to the earth itself explore scientific concepts including plate tectonics, water cycles, and the creation of tides"--.

"A blackout poetry version of the classic fairy tale "The Little Mermaid," offering a retelling of the story with a message of empowerment, body acceptance, and knowing where you belong"--Provided by publisher.

Curated by award-winning and best-selling poets, this wide-ranging poetry anthology represents twenty years of poetry from the students and alumni of Chicago's Oak Park River Forest High School Spoken Word Club.

A collection of poems about rain in different seasons includes contributions by Kyoshi, Lilian Moore, and Carl Sandburg.