This picture book adaptation of US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's iconic poem urges readers to pay close attention to who they are, the world they were born into, and how everyone on Earth is connected.
"This diverse selection of 34 poems, paired with . .. illustrations that capture daily life, celebrates the places where we live: our homes, our streets, our towns"-- Provided by publisher.
". . . Erica Martin's debut poetry collection walks readers through the Civil Rights Movement-from the well-documented events that shaped the nation's treatment of Black people, beginning with the 'Separate but Equal' ruling-and introduces lesser-known figures and moments that were just as crucial to the Movement and our nation's centuries-long fight for justice and equality"--Provided by publisher.
"Through poems that capture the essence of each person's life, acclaimed Native American writer Joseph Bruchac introduces readers to famous indigenous leaders from The Peacemaker in 1000 A.D. to modern day dancer Maria Tallchief and Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller. Each poem is illustrated by a modern-day tribally enrolled artist"--From the publisher's web site.
"Amid the snow-covered woods, a young woman takes in the silent, overwhelming beauty of the natural world around her, all the while knowing that she has miles yet to travel on that dark, frosty night"--Jacket flap.
Courtney Peppernell combines storytelling, poetry, and prose, sharing anecdotes and messages as a tribute to how people rebuild their lives after loss and drawing on themes of courage, resilience, purpose, and hope.
"[A collection of poetry that] explores the trials of love and what it's like to live a life separated by distance from someone you care about"--Google Books.
