Overview
A forceful, passionate, and uplifting collection of poems by women and girls that is guaranteed to inspire, delight, and empower. From well-loved poets--including Maya Angelou, Wendy Cope, Lucille Clifton, and Christina Rossetti -- to newer voices--such as Amanda Gorman, Yrsa-Daley Ward, and Amineh Abou Kerech -- this outstanding collection from talented anthologist Ella Risbridger has poems for every mood and every moment. Risbridger's selection is wide-ranging but accessible and will appeal to poetry lovers both young and old alike.
Full Product Details
Author: Ella Risbridger ,
Anna Shepeta
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Imprint: Nosy Crow
Dimensions:
Width: 26.40cm
, Height: 2.80cm
, Length: 27.20cm
Weight: 1.066kg
ISBN: 9798887770550
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 06 February 2024
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""Mindful poems and art worth pausing for.""--Betsy Franco, Kirkus [A] large book that would make an excellent gift to poetry-loving kids.--Book Riot The pleasantly surprising selections are child-friendly but by no means only for children. Grown-up literature lovers will recognize plenty of names in this diverse collection, which includes work from Maya Angelou, Joy Harjo, Carol Ann Duffy, and Amanda Gorman, among many others. And kids will love exploring Anna Shepeta's gorgeous full-page illustrations as they listen to poetry read aloud.--Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub This endearing and empowering collection should find a wide audience among all readers, as well as a place in school and public libraries.--School Library Journal
This endearing and empowering collection should find a wide audience among all readers, as well as a place in school and public libraries.--School Library Journal
The pleasantly surprising selections are child-friendly but by no means only for children. Grown-up literature lovers will recognize plenty of names in this diverse collection, which includes work from Maya Angelou, Joy Harjo, Carol Ann Duffy, and Amanda Gorman, among many others. And kids will love exploring Anna Shepeta's gorgeous full-page illustrations as they listen to poetry read aloud.--Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub This endearing and empowering collection should find a wide audience among all readers, as well as a place in school and public libraries.--School Library Journal
Author Information
Ella Risbridger is a writer from London. Her first cook book, Midnight Chicken (& Other Recipes Worth Living For), was named a Book Of The Year 2019 by half a dozen different publications, including The Times, and The Observer. She is also the author of the children's book, The Secret Detectives. Anna Shepeta is an illustrator, painter, and ceramicist. Anna enjoys portraying strong female characters and the fighting spirit! When she's not creating magical art, Anna likes to bake rainbow cookies and watch detective series. And she really likes making to-do lists.
