Out of Wonder by Kwame Alexander

Alexander, K., Colderley, C., Wentworth, M., & Holmes, E. (2017). Out of wonder: poems celebrating poets. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press.

Summary:

Strength:

Poems are a type of art that expresses a specific feeling. These poems pay tribute to twenty poets who have written poems that make our hearts sing, and our minds wonder with excitement. Each poem is a celebration of something important and meaningful. These poems are written by poets who have inspired many people. These poems pay tribute to poets by celebrating the style, ideas, and inspiration.

Strength:

This book gives a variety of poems that the author loved and is very inspirational to his life. The illustrations correspond to each poem and help the reader understand the poem. The students will find the poems to be very inspirational and meaningful.

Award: Coretta Scott King Award for Illustrator (2018)

Connection

Booktrailer:

https://youtu.be/KB_lYBnuQ0E