The Poetry of Us

The Poetry of Us With Favorites from Maya Angelou, Walt Whitman, Gwendolyn Brooks, and More : More Than 200 Poems That Celebrate the People, Places, and Passions of the United States

Hardback (04 Oct 2018)

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Publisher's Synopsis

It's all about us! Join former U.S. Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis on a lyrical journey through the United States to experience the wonders of America's people and places via 200+ inspiring poems and stunning photographs.

Celebrate the gift of language and the vibrant culture of the United States with this collection of classic and never-before-published poetry. Poems are arranged by region, from coast to coast, and among them you'll find works by Langston Hughes, Dorothy Parker, Robert Frost, Naomi Shihab Nye, Walt Whitman, and more. From the familiar to the surprising, subjects include people, places, landmarks, monuments, nature, and celebrations. Designed for family sharing, but geared to younger readers, this beautifully illustrated treasury is a must-have for the family bookshelf.

Book information

ISBN: 9781426331855
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: National Geographic Kids
Pub date:
DEWEY: 811.00809282
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 191
Weight: 1092g
Height: 242mm
Width: 284mm
Spine width: 21mm