Poem in Your Pocket for Young Poets - Bruno Navasky and Academy of American Poets

Are you a poet? Would you like to be? Does poetry make you nervous? Do you read poetry? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then you should definitely put a Poem in Your Pocket for Young Poets (Abrams, $12.95). Published in conjunction with The Academy of American Poets and selected by Bruno Navasky, this lovely collection contains poems that can be torn out and carried with you throughout the day to be re-read, reflected on, and even passed on to others. Including poets from Naomi Shihab Nye to Gary Snyder, this little book makes a wonderful gift for young readers. Ages 9-12. KLP