poetry

A picture book of poems that celebrate fathers from a two-time Coretta Scott King Honor-winning poet.

A collection of poems concerning Christmas.

A collection of bedtime songs and poems accompanied by black and white illustrations.

A collection of poems on such facets of a day at school as heavy backpacks, spelling tests, art and music, the nurse's office, and the cafeteria.

Quebrado has been a slave on captain Bernadino de Talavera's pirate ship for years, but when a hurricane sinks the ship and kills most of the crew, Quebrado escapes to safety and finds acceptance and refuge in a nearby village.

Presents a collection of poems, in Spanish and English, celebrating family, community, and the power of imagination.

Family relationships are explored and affirmed in this anthology of poems celebrating the diversity of African-American families. Works by Gwendolyn Brooks, Lucille Clifton, and Langston Hughes are among those included.

A collection of poems in which Francisco Alarcon revisits and celebrates his childhood memories of summers, Mexico, and nature. Presented in English and Spanish.

A series of poems written from the point of view of the poet Langston Hughes, offering an overview of key events and themes in his life.

A collection of poems from the viewpoint of a young boy living in the projects.