This new collection from Lee Bennett Hopkins and Abrams Books is so effective: combining the visual pleasure of master works of art with poetry which is fresh, new, and uniquely tailored to the experiences of young readers, this volume brings both poetry and art to life.
Author: Dr. Jen Harrison
Dr. Jen Harrison
Dr. Jen Harrison provides writing and research services as the CEO of Read.Write.Perfect. She completed her Ph.D. in Children’s and Victorian Literature at Aberystwyth University in Wales, in the UK. After a brief spell in administration, Jen then trained as a secondary school English teacher and worked for several years teaching Secondary School English, working independently as a private tutor of English, and working in nursery and primary schools. She has been an editor for the peer-reviewed journal of children’s literature, Jeunesse, and has published academic work on children’s non-fiction, YA speculative fiction, and the posthuman.
Put Akata Witch and Akata Warrior, by Nnedi Okorafor, on your reading list!
This is an endearing tale with a valuable message which goes beyond the usual sentimentality of Christmas spirit to encourage genuine caring for oneself and for others: it’s a beautiful story.
Book of Bones, by Gabrielle Balkan, is engaging, fun, and different – great as a gift or for the classroom.
The Big Sticker Book of Beasts and The Big Sticker Book of Bugs are two wonderfully enjoyable books perfect for the classroom or at home.
My First Book of My Body blends complex facts with engaging activities.
Evolution: How Life Adapts to A Changing Environment covers a wealth of different topics, from what DNA is and how it functions (p. 3), to genetic drift (p. 17), speciation (p. 25), Linnaean and phylogenetic classification (p. 44), and even the evidence for evolutionary theory (p. 60).
This is a well-composed volume which is sure to bring pleasure to readers both young and old.
Vincent Can’t Sleep: Van Gogh Paints the Night Sky tells the story of his life from the point of view of the artist’s restless quest for vision and creation, culminating with the satisfaction of finally completing The Night Sky.
This picture-book tells the heart-breaking story of James Castle, an artist who grew up unloved by his family and community because of his deafness.