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A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms

A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko (Editor), Chris Raschka (Illustrator)

Twenty-nine different poetic forms are enthusiastically introduced via a huge variety of poems by Ogden Nash, Georgia Heard, Gary Soto, William Shakespeare, J. Patrick Lewis, Rebecca Kai Dotlitch, and more. The couplet, pantoum, limerick, and even a double dactyl are showcased alongside vivid, colorful multimedia art from Chris Raschka. This is a ...

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Worlds Afire

Worlds Afire more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko

In his first full-length poetic work, the celebrated poetry anthologist creates a stirring fictional account of the 1944 circus fire in Hartford, Connecticut, which claimed the lives of 167 people and injured 500 more.

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The Place My Words Are Looking for: What Poets Say about and Through Their Work

The Place My Words Are Looking for: What Poets Say about and Through Their Work more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko

In this collection of poetry and commentary, 39 of our leading poets share their poems as well as their thoughts, unravelling their inspirations, reflections, methods, and memories.

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A Poke in the I: A Collection of Concrete Poems

A Poke in the I: A Collection of Concrete Poems more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko, Chris Raschka (Illustrator)

This volume of 30 concrete poems from visual poets such as John Hollander, Emmett Williams, Maureen W. Armour and others provide a playful, visually accessible collection that is illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Chris Raschka. Illustrations.

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Writing Winning Reports and Essays

Writing Winning Reports and Essays more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko

Students will find tips and models for writing book reports, social studies reports, how-to reports, persuasive essays, and autogiography, and more. In his successful direct, friendly style, Paul Janeczko makes the process of finding ideas, research, writing, revising, and presenting written work clear in this hands-on guide. He includes all the ...

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Seeing the Blue Between: Advice and Inspiration for Young Poets

Seeing the Blue Between: Advice and Inspiration for Young Poets more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko (Compiled by)

This compilation features letters and poems from 32 internationally renowned poets who provide words of wisdom and inspiring examples of their own work. Contributors include Kalli Dakos, Rob Farnsworth, Bobbi Katz, Jack Prelutsky, and Jane Yolen.

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Top Secret: A Handbook of Codes, Ciphers and Secret Writing

Top Secret: A Handbook of Codes, Ciphers and Secret Writing more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko (Editor), Jenna Lareau (Illustrator)

This practical field guide contains everything a young person needs to know about the art of concealment: making and breaking codes, mastering cipher systems, experimenting with secret writing, and making--and breaking--their own secret codes. Illustrations.

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How to Write Poetry Scholastic Guides

How to Write Poetry Scholastic Guides more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko

An award-winning poet and anthologist provides a versatile guide for young readers and offers concrete advice that will help them express themselves through poetry.

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Poetspeak: In Their Work, about Their Work: A Selection

Poetspeak: In Their Work, about Their Work: A Selection more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko (Editor)

"A rich and inviting salmagundi of almost 150 poems by 62 poets, who share some of their thoughts about their own work . . . The editor has chosen a random grouping--several poems loosely linked by theme, mood, and/or subject lead gracefully into a next batch . . . Therefore the collection never becomes 'ho hum' . . ".--Booklist, starred review. ...

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I Feel a Little Jumpy Around You: Paired Poems by Men & Women

I Feel a Little Jumpy Around You: Paired Poems by Men & Women more books like this

by Naomi Shihab Nye (Editor), Paul B Janeczko (Editor)

A collection of 194 poems meant to represent both male and female perspectives on life. Contributors--including Rita Dove, Robert Bly, Grace Paley, and Alberto Rios--cover such topics as marriage, memory, beauty, and passion.

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Dirty Laundry Pile: Poems in Different Voices more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko (Selected by), Melissa Sweet (Illustrator)

A collection of poetry that expresses the inner voices of such nonspeaking objects as a cat, a scarecrow, a vacuum cleaner, and a mosquito. Contributors included Madeleine Comora, Douglas Florian, and Lilian Moore. Watercolor illustrations accompany the verses.

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Blushing: Expressions of Love in Poems & Letters more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko

The critically acclaimed poet and anthologist collects the most poignant and moving musings about love from a diverse group of classic poets and writers such as Shakespeare, Dickinson, Whitman, Millay, Angelou, and others.

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Loads of codes and secret ciphers more books like this

by Paul B. Janeczko

Discusses and provides practice in making and breaking codes and ciphers, as well as in building simple coding devices to transmit secret messages.

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How to Write Poetry more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko

An award-winning poet and anthologist provides a versatile guide for young readers and offers concrete advice that will help them express themselves through poetry.

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That Sweet Diamond Baseball Poems more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko, Carole Katchen (Illustrator)

This collection of poetry about baseball celebrates all aspects of the game--from umpires to the perfect double play to the vendors in the stands. Illustrated with pastel paintings.

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Wing Nuts: Screwy Haiku more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko, J Patrick Lewis, Tricia Tusa (Illustrator)

This hilarious collection of offbeat poetry introduces senryu, a cousin of haiku featuring punchy and punny poems that tackle a range of child-friendly subjects. Full color.

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Poetry from A to Z: A Guide for Young Writers more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko (Designer), Cathy Bobak (Illustrator)

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Home on the Range: Cowboy Poetry more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko (Editor), Bernie Fuchs (Illustrator)

A collection of poetry about cowboys and the American West. Illustrated with oil and pencil paintings on colored paper.

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Stardust Otel more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko, Dorothy Leech (Illustrator)

The H from the sign snapped loose when Leary's father swung on it happily at news of his son's birth. Now 14, Leary likes people: he sees in them, and records stories they don't always know they are telling. Leary himself is a story, and this collection of 30 poems shares it with a winning offhandedness of voice.

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Poke in the I: A Collection of Concrete Poems more books like this

by Chris Raschka (Illustrator), Paul B Janeczko (Selected by)

Here, in a single extraordinary volume, are 30 poems from some of the world's finest visual poets, including John Hollander, Emmett Williams, Maureen W. Armour and Douglas Florian. Includes tips, guidelines, and inspiration for writing one's own concrete poems. Full color.

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Stone Bench in an Empty Park more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko, Henri Silberman (Illustrator)

This introduction to haiku, complete with brilliant color illustrations, features writings from famous authors including Jane Yolen, Margaret Chula, and Buson.

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Wherever Home Begins more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko

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Looking for Your Name: A Collection of Contemporary Poems more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko

"Someone once compared writing a poem and hoping it will change the world to dropping rose petals down a deep well waiting for the splash", writes poet Ralph Fletcher. The 86 poets here have passionate hopes and strong feelings.

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The Music of What Happens: Poems That Tell Stories more books like this

by Paul B Janeczko (Photographer)

A collection of bittersweet, thought-provoking poems by a variety of modern authors.

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I Feel a Little Jumpy Around You: A Book of Her Poems & His Poems Presented in Pairs more books like this

by Naomi Shihab Nye (Editor), Paul B Janeczko (Editor)

A collection of 194 poems meant to represent both male and female perspectives on life. Contributors--including Rita Dove, Robert Bly, Grace Paley, and Alberto Rios--cover such topics as marriage, memory, beauty, and passion.

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