River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 34
Published: 2008
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*River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams* by Jen Bryant tells the inspiring story of the American poet and physician William Carlos Williams. Through lyrical prose and evocative illustrations, the book captures Williams's passion for observing the world around him, particularly the landscapes and people of his hometown, Rutherford, New Jersey. It explores his dual identity as a doctor and a poet, highlighting how his experiences informed his work. The narrative emphasizes the beauty of words and nature, illustrating how Williams found poetry in everyday life and encouraging readers to see the artistry in their surroundings. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-6th grade.
There are 34 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2008 by William B Eerdmans Publishing Co .
Jen Bryant is the author of the Caldecott Honor-winning picture book River of Words and many other picture books for children. Cannaday Chapman is an illustrator whose work has been featured in the New York Times and on the cover of The New Yorker. Feed Your Mind is his first picture book.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Keystone to Reading Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 7-10 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 7-10 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Cybils Award - Nonfiction Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction Picture Book category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.
Delaware Diamonds Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Delaware Diamonds Award.
Lupine Award
This book was recognised by the Lupine Award.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Children
This book was recognised in the Children category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Caldecott Award
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Beehive Award - Poetry
This book was recognised in the Poetry category by the Beehive Award.
Parents' Choice Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Parents' Choice Award.
This book features the following character:
William Carlos Williams
This book features William Carlos Williams.