2010 Summer Favorites - Poetry

In POETRY SPEAKS: WHO I AM, editor Elise Paschen has collected poetry that will speak to a broad range of young adult readers.  You will find familiar lines from writers like Robert Frost, John Keats, and Maya Angelou illuminated by their juxtaposition with new works by modern poets.  This diverse collection highlights the versatility of poetry, showcasing everything from Sandra Cisernos's free-form "Abuelito Who" to Percy Bysshe Shelley's sonnet "Ozymandias."  The included CD features recordings of many of the poets reading their own work; do not miss Marilyn Nelson reading "How I Discovered Poetry."  Ages 12-18.  DMC