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Postcolonial love poem

2020
Contains the first collection of poems by Natalie Diaz often focusing on being a Native American in the United States.

The great realization

2020
"[This poem] provides a springboard for discussion of current events with children, and presents a more optimistic view of the future in a time where the outlook often seems bleak"--School Library Journal.

The Iliad

2016
Homer's classical account of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans from Agamemnon's visit by the priest Chryses to the burial of Hektor.

I would leave me if I could

a collection of poetry
"Grammy Award-nominated, platinum-selling musician Halsey is heralded as one of the most compelling voices of her generation. In I Would Leave Me If I Could, she reveals never-before-seen poetry of longing, love, and the nuances of bipolar disorder"--.

Inquire within

"In his first book, award-winning spoken-word poet, songwriter, and performer IN-Q shares a powerful and innovative book of poetry and wisdom that inspires readers to question everything they know and see in order to find what matters most"--.

All welcome here

2020
"A picture book collection of haiku poems [that] celebrates the first day of school and all of its excitement, challenges, and anxieties"--OCLC.

Dictionary for a better world

poems, quotes, and anecdotes from A to Z
"Organized as a dictionary, entries in this book for middle-grade readers present words related to creating a better, more inclusive world. Each word is explored via a poem, a quote from an inspiring person, and a short personal anecdote from one of the co-authors, a prompt for how to translate the word into action, and an illustration"--Provided by publisher.
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Write! Write! Write!

poems by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater ; illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke
A collection of poems that celebrates the power of writing.

Woke

a young poet's call to justice
Presents an illustrated collection of poems that looks at social justice.
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Follow the recipe

poems about imagination, celebration, & cake
"A collection of poems written in the form of recipes"--Provided by publisher.

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