“I guess I don‘t want to write poetry. I want to be poetry.”
A story told through poetry, capturing a boy‘s journey of discovering his voice and love for poetry.
pickA story told through poetry, capturing a boy‘s journey of discovering his voice and love for poetry.
Use this book to discuss different forms of poetry and have students write poems about their own pets or favorite animals.
“I tried.
Can't do it.
Brain's empty.”
I like this quote because it really shows what the character was feeling.
I would use this book to teach free verse and teach students about expressing themselves.
pickPoetry - published 2001. This is a Novel all in free verse. The story is about a boy named Jack who learns to love poetry. He learns a lot about himself and learns how to use his words to express himself.
“Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith, even when you can‘t see what‘s on the other side.”
Teachers can facilitate a “Friendship Circle” activity where students share personal stories about friends who have helped them through challenges.
pickMeryl Lee is sent to a girls' boarding school to cope with the grief of losing her close friend, while Matt is on the run from a dangerous criminal gang, fearing for those he cares about. When their paths cross, their friendship transforms their lives and Matt finds hope and a sense of belonging.
“But she has to do that. If she doesn't push them off the branch that first time, they'll never know they can fly. The mother bird knows when they're ready.“
