Alexander, Kwame

Text and illustrations present twenty poems that look at well-known poets from around the world.

Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.

Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

Combines playful text with inventive artwork to encourage readers to celebrate the magic of discovering their very own poetry in the world around them.

"A picture book in verse that threads together past and present to explore the legacy of slavery during a classroom lesson"--Provided by publisher.

"Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams"--OCLC.

"A novel in verse about a boy escaping slavers during the nineteenth century"--Provided by publisher.

Presents poems about animals, including butterflies, monkeys, frogs, tortoises, alligators, and tigers.

Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.