Out of Wonder: Celebrating Poets and Poetry
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 56
Published: 2021
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"Out of Wonder: Celebrating Poets and Poetry," written by Kwame Alexander, is a beautifully illustrated collection that pays tribute to the art of poetry and the poets who inspire us. Each poem is a celebration of a specific poet’s style, providing readers with a pathway to explore the rich tapestry of poetic tradition. The book invites children and young readers to discover the joy of poetry through delightful language and striking visuals, ultimately encouraging them to embrace their creativity and find their own voices. It’s an inspiring journey that honors the power of words and the beauty of expression. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 56 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the New York Times bestselling author of 28+ books, including The Undefeated, Booked and Rebound, the follow-up to his Newbery medal-winning middle grade novel, The Crossover. He's also the Founding Editor of Versify, an imprint that publishes fiction and poetry for children and young adults. Ekua Holmes is a fine artist whose work explores themes of family, relationships, hope, and faith. The first children's book she illustrated is Carole Boston Weatherford's Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer , which was a Caldecott Honor Book and a Robert F. Sibert Honor Book and for which she also won the John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award. Ekua Holmes lives in Boston.