Author: Chris Tougas

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After being hit by a bolt of poetic inspiration, a child’s carefully chosen words are scattered in the wind. Will the child manage to recreate the masterpiece, or will the words blow away again only to reappear in a new form, perhaps even better than the original?

Author: Linda Sue Park

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In this compelling narrative, a teacher prompts her students to consider a crucial question: What would they save in an emergency? While some respond instantly, others deliberate, and a dynamic dialogue unfolds. As the students share their choices, the story explores the unexpected dimensions of their personalities and relationships. Crafted in verse and drawing inspiration from the Korean poetry form sijo, this book offers a unique and engaging exploration of self-discovery and interpersonal connections.

Author: Kate Fussner

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Love at first sight isn't a myth. For seventh graders Olivia and Eden, it's fate. Olivia is a capital-P Poet, and Eden thinks she wants to be a musician one day, but for now she's just the new girl. Then Eden shows up at Poetry Club and everything changes. Eden isn't out, and she has rules for dating Olivia: don't call, don't tell her friends and don't let anyone know they're together. When jealousy creeps in, it's Olivia's words that push Eden away. While Eden sets out to find herself, Olivia begins a journey to bring Eden back using poetry. Both Olivia and Eden will learn just how powerful their words can be to bring them together ... or tear them apart forever.