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When the moon turns to bubblegum and falls from the sky, it sticks in the speaker's hair, sweet, impossible, and refusing to let go. BUBBLEGUM MOON is a poetry collection for elementary readers (grades 4-6). Illustrated by Jessica Rigsbee. The collection explores growing up through surreal imagery, African and African American folklore, and the bewildering moments when childhood starts to peel away. In the title poems, a sticky pink moon creates hilarious chaos and quiet wonder. ""Anansi"" and ""The Tale of Brer Rabbit"" ground the collection in trickster wisdom, while ""Baby Shoes"" confronts the fear of outgrowing who you are. Rigsbee's illustrations capture both the whimsy and the weight, bubblegum moons, folklore creatures, and the ordinary moments that turn strange when you're no longer quite a child.

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""A masterfully crafted collection where the 'architectural rigor' of formal poetry meets the vibrant traditions of African and African American folklore. In Bubblegum Moon, the transition of childhood is captured through surreal imagery and 'trickster wisdom, ' offering 4-6 grade readers a sophisticated yet accessible gateway into the power of verse. Accompanied by the evocative artwork of Jessica Rigsbee, this collection is an essential resource for educators and a captivating experience for young readers exploring their own changing worlds.""

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Phillip Shabazz is a distinguished poet, author, and independent teaching artist with over twenty years of experience as a poet-in-the-schools across North Carolina. His work is characterized by a deep commitment to ""architectural rigor"" and the exploration of musical traditions, specifically jazz and blues as a framework for poetic craft.Shabazz is the author of several acclaimed collections, including Moonflower, Flames in the Fire, and When the Grass Was Blue. His poetry has been featured in notable anthologies such as Paul Green: North Carolina Writers on the Legacy of the State's Most Celebrated Playwright, Home Is Where: African American Poetry from the Carolinas, and Crossing the Rift: North Carolina Poets on 9/11 & Its Aftermath.In addition to his work in primary and secondary education, he has served as a visiting writer and judge at various universities, including a recent engagement at Knox College. His work has appeared in respected journals such as The Florida Review, Fine Lines, and Queen's Quarterly. With Bubblegum Moon, Shabazz continues his long-term mission of mentorship and youth education, providing young readers with a sophisticated gateway into the power of verse.

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