Lee Bennett Hopkins

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Publisher Marketing: In this contemporary yet timeless collection, acclaimed anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins brings together sixteen selections that reveal through poetic word imagery the common universal emotions and feelings we all have, whether they be happy, excited, wishful, proud, sad, or lonely. The poems taken as a whole reflect the great variety of people in our society, bringing children of today into focus as they meet with childhood experiences and also interact with adults in their world. The moving and insightful verses more than half of which were commissioned specifically for this collection were created by many well-known writers, including Joseph Bruchac, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Nikki Grimes, Lee Bennett Hopkins, Carole Boston Weatherford, Jane Yolen, Pat Mora, and Janet S. Wong. Glowing illustrations by Chris Soentpiet infuse the poems with life, exquisite settings, and atmosphere. Readers of all ages will want to feast their eyes on these captivating poems and images again and again." Review Citations: Booklist 04/15/2010 pg. 44 (EAN 9781600603341, Hardcover) Kirkus Review - Children 04/15/2010 (EAN 9781600603341, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 05/03/2010 pg. 49 (EAN 9781600603341, Hardcover) - *Starred Review School Library Journal 05/01/2010 pg. 131 (EAN 9781600603341, Hardcover) Multicultural Review 12/01/2010 pg. 68 (EAN 9781600603341, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 pg. 435 (EAN 9781600603341, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 691 (EAN 9781600603341, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Hopkins, Lee Bennett LEE BENNETT HOPKINS is a distinguished poet, writer, and anthologist whose poetry collections include the highly acclaimed "Hand in Hand: An American History Through Poetry", illustrated by Peter Fiore, and "My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States", and "America at War", both illustrated by Stephen Alcorn. Mr. Hopkins's numerous awards include the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion for "lasting contributions to children's literature" and both the Christopher Award and a Golden Kite Honor for his verse novel "Been to Yesterdays: Poems of a Life". He lives in Cape Coral, Florida. Contributor Bio:  Soentpiet, Chris CHRIS SOENTPIET is the illustrator of several highly-praised picture books. He has won many awards for his work, including the NAACP Image Award, Society of Illustrators Original Art Show Gold Medal, ALA Notable Books, IRA Children's Book of the Year, Jane Addams Book Award, Parents' Choice Award, and Notable Books for a Global Society. Soentpiet has also received a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators, an honor bestowed on an artist by fellow illustrators.