{"product_id":"this-poem-is-a-nest-hardcover","title":"This Poem Is a Nest - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIrene Latham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohanna Wright\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews Best Book \u003cbr\u003eNCTE Notable Poetry Book\u003cbr\u003eBank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautiful poetry collection introduces readers to the art of found poetry as the poet writes a 37-line poem, Nest, then finds 160 smaller poems within it.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat can you find in a poem about a robin's nest? Irene Latham masterfully discovers nestlings or smaller poems about an astonishing variety of subjects--emotions, wild animals, natural landmarks on all seven continents, even planets and constellations. Each poem is a glorious spark of wonder that will prompt readers to look at the world afresh. The book includes an introduction detailing the principles of found poetry and blackout poetry, and a section of tips at the end. The joyous creativity in this volume is certain to inspire budding poets.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIrene Latham\u003c\/b\u003e is the winner of the 2016 ILA Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award. She is the author of hundreds of poems and nearly twenty current and forthcoming poetry, fiction, and picture books, including \u003ci\u003eDear Wandering Wildebeest \u003c\/i\u003e(winner of a Nerdy Book Award and a 2015 NCTE Notable Poetry Book) and \u003ci\u003eFresh Delicious \u003c\/i\u003e(winner of a Eureka! Award and a 2017 NCTE Notable Poetry Book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohanna Wright\u003c\/b\u003e is a fine artist and illustrator. She has sold thousands of original artwork pieces worldwide. Johanna worked with Sarah Oliphant as a painter of large-scale painted backdrops for the likes of Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, and O Magazine. She has authored and illustrated over 10 picture and middle grade books, including the \"Top-Secret Diary of Celie Valentine\" series and \u003ci\u003eKeep a Pocket in Your Poem: Classic Poems and Playful Parodies\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.3 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763611140384,"sku":"9781684373635","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/edf8829d137f1582dd58721b47da119a.webp?v=1780236846","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/this-poem-is-a-nest-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}