How to Write a Poem
How to Write a Poem by Kwame Alexander is a 32-page book published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023. This engaging work serves as a companion to the bestselling picture book How to Read a Book, inviting readers to explore the art of poetry through a playful lens. The collaboration between Alexander, poet Deanna Nikaido, and illustrator Melissa Sweet highlights the beauty of discovering poetry in everyday life.
Readers will find an invitation to observe and appreciate the world around them, as the text encourages them to begin their poetic journey with simple questions. The dynamic illustrations complement the playful narrative, fostering a creative environment where words and ideas can flourish. This book touches on themes of art and concepts, making it a valuable resource for those interested in poetry and creative expression.
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In this evocative and playful companion to their New York Times bestselling picture book How to Read a Book, Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander teams up with poet Deanna Nikaido and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet to celebrate the magic of discovering your very own poetry in the world around you.
Begin
with a question
like an acorn
waiting for spring.
From this first stanza, readers are invited to pay attention–and to see that paying attention itself is poetry. Kwame Alexander and Deanna Nikaido’s playful text and Melissa Sweet’s dynamic, inventive artwork are paired together to encourage readers to listen, feel, and discover the words that dance in the world around them–poems just waiting to be written down.
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