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- Publication Name
- Lerner Publishing Group
- ISBN
- 9781541557758
- Book Title
- Dictionary for a Better World : Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from a to Z
- Item Length
- 10.2 in
- Publisher
- Lerner Publishing Group
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Amini, Mehrdokht, Yes
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Topic
- Social Topics / Values & Virtues, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Topics), Poetry / General
- Item Width
- 7.2 in
- Item Weight
- 19.4 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 120 Pages
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How can we make the world a better place? This inspiring resource for middle-grade readers is organized as a dictionary; each entry presents a word related to creating a better world, such as ally, empathy, or respect . For each word, there is a poem, a quote from an inspiring person, a personal anecdote from the authors, and a "try it" prompt for an activity. This second poetic collaboration from Irene Latham and Charles Waters builds upon themes of diversity and inclusiveness from their previous book Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship. Illustrations from Iranian-British artist Mehrdokht Amini offer readers a rich visual experience. "Latham and Waters's personal stories are plainspoken and relatable . . . and the suggested actions, accessible. . . The approach creates multiple pathways for engagement. Extensive supplementary materials include an index of poetic forms."--starred, Publishers Weekly
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Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1541557751
ISBN-13
9781541557758
eBay Product ID (ePID)
24038669139
Product Key Features
Book Title
Dictionary for a Better World : Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from a to Z
Illustrator
Amini, Mehrdokht, Yes
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Social Topics / Values & Virtues, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Topics), Poetry / General
Publication Year
2020
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
120 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Item Weight
19.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Lc Classification Number
Bj1521.L38 2019
Grade from
Third Grade
Grade to
Sixth Grade
Reviews
"This poetry collection is devoted to life-affirming qualities. Two-page spreads, organized in alphabetical order from acceptance to zest, address positive attributes, aspects of mindfulness and gratitude, acts of kindness and encouragement, and exhortations for inclusion, empathy, and respect. The coauthors take turns providing a personal anecdote for each term, a 'Try It!' scenario (stop and think how another person might feel, problem solve in a different way, investigate a new idea, etc.), and an original poem. These 50 poems take various formats, running from the readily recognizable (acrostic, ode) to the more obscure (villanelle, tricube). Inspirational quotes pop up on every other page, and vivid graphics, featuring torn-paper collage, photographs, and acrylic digital paintings, complement the various fonts that wind across the busy pages. The anticipated audience is children in the upper-elementary grades and middle school. However, any reader who is preparing a presentation or leading a discussion on social behavior, character education, self-actualization, or making a difference will find a trove of accessible and appealing material within these colorful, cheerful pages."--Booklist, "'Awash in attempts to help cool our fevered world, we/ Begin simply with words.' Each term in this unconventional dictionary receives a four-part exploration alongside Amini's eclectically illustrated spreads: a poem, an inspirational quote, a first-person anecdote from the authors, and suggested 'Try It!' actions. Latham and Waters rifle the storehouse of poetic forms, using structure to clarify meaning, for example through a senryu, 'Service': 'helping hands fill plates/ with meat-and-potato peaks/ hope is gravy.' Forms range from the aubade to the villanelle, each explained in a brief caption. Latham and Waters's personal stories are plainspoken and relatable (Latham: 'One of the quickest ways to get myself out of a funk is to . . . get busy serving others'), and the suggested actions, accessible: 'Look into service opportunities in your area.' The approach creates multiple pathways for engagement. Extensive supplementary materials include an index of poetic forms."--starred, Publishers Weekly, "[T]his inclusive, thought-provoking anthology offers a number of entry points for exploring concepts and issues related to identity, social justice, and making a difference. Recommended."--School Library Journal, "[A]ny reader who is preparing a presentation or leading a discussion on social behavior, character education, self-actualization, or making a difference will find a trove of accessible and appealing material within these colorful, cheerful pages."--Booklist, "This collaborative effort from the team behind Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship utilizes poetry to explore identity, diversity, empathy, social justice, community, and change. Each entry seeks to examine, rather than define, a central concept (such as acceptance, equality, or kindness) and consists of a quotation, poem, personal anecdote, and a 'Try it!' prompt to encourage readers to take action. A color-coded table of contents indicates the author of each poem, and the anecdotes shared by each poet contextualize both the poems and the selected terms. The featured quotes come from a variety of sources representing diverse perspectives and identities. Amini's rich illustrations, rendered in acrylic, digital painting, collage, and photography, thoughtfully complement each entry. Each poem includes a note about the form used, adding to the collection's potential as a mentor text for young poets. Back matter includes an authors' note, references for the selected quotations, additional recommended reading, poetry resources, and an index of poetic forms. VERDICT While some poems and entries are more successful than others, this inclusive, thought-provoking anthology offers a number of entry points for exploring concepts and issues related to identity, social justice, and making a difference. Recommended."--School Library Journal
Copyright Date
2020
Lccn
2019-000739
Dewey Decimal
170/.44
Dewey Edition
23
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