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Seeing the Blue Between: Advice and Inspiration for Young Poets

"For a class, or to work up enthusiasm about writing — and not just poetry — one could hardly do better for young people than this fresh and inviting collection." — KIRKUS REVIEWS

How do you write poetry? It's a question with as many answers as there are poets. Now, in this unprecedented volume, thirty-two internationally renowned poets provide words of wisdom and inspiring examples of their own work for new poets everywhere.

Compiled by anthologist extraordinaire Paul B. Janeczko, a talented poet in his own right, this outstanding resource offers a fascinating spectrum of advice from those who know best — ranging from "break a few rules" to "read Shakespeare's sonnets in the bathroom" to "revise each poem at least thirty-two times." Not surprisingly, the most frequently made suggestion from these seasoned poets is simply to "read, read, read!" This rich volume — an ideal resource for classroom teachers and a beautiful gift for budding writers of all ages — offers the perfect opportunity to do just that.

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 144
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780763629090
  • Genres
  • poetry, writing, childrens
  • Release date
  • 2006