Poetry People: A Practical Guide to Children's Poets (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781591584438)

Dr. Sylvia Vardell's new children's poetry reference book provides a comprehensive introduction to more than 60 contemporary young people's poets. Focusing primarily on those who are still actively writing today, the author includes poets appropriate for young children through young adults. Each entry features brief biographical information, highlights selected poetry books authored, showcases awards won, notes related Web sites, and provides suggestions for making connections (programming ideas, related books and activities). The book is ideal for librarians who serve children and young adults, as well as for teachers and others who work with children and young adults. Beginning with Arnold Adoff the list of poets is both impressive and informative. A sample: Francisco Alarcon, Aileen Fisher, Douglas Florian, Nikki Giovanni, Kristine O'Connell George, Jane Yolen, Eloise Greenfield, John Ciardi and many more!

Author: Sylvia M. Vardell
ISBN-10: 1591584434
ISBN-13: 9781591584438
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2007
Pages: 184
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 10.18h x 7.27w x 0.69d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2007 pg. 164
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2007 pg. 159
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2007 pg. 279