River of Words by Jen Bryant
2009 Caldecott Honor BookAn ALA Notable Book
A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book
A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book
NCTE Notable Children's Book When he wrote poems, he felt as free as the Passaic River as it rushed to the falls. Willie's notebooks filled up, one after another. Willie's words gave him freedom and peace, but he also knew he needed to earn a living. So he went off to medical school and became a doctor -- one of the busiest men in town Yet he never stopped writing poetry. In this picture book biography of William Carlos Williams, Jen Bryant's engaging prose and Melissa Sweet's stunning mixed-media illustrations celebrate the amazing man who found a way to earn a living and to honor his calling to be a poet.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780802853028 |
| ISBN 10 | 0802853021 |
| Title | River of Words |
| Author | Jen Bryant |
| Series | Incredible Lives For Young Readers Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | William B Eerdmans Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2008-07-09 |
| Number of pages | 34 |
| Prizes | Winner of Lupine Award (Picture Book) 2008, Commended for Caldecott Medal 2009, Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2009, Commended for Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) (Fiction) 2008, Commended for Cybils (Nonfiction Picture Book) 2008, Short-listed for Keystone to Reading Book Award (Intermediate) 2010, Short-listed for Delaware Diamonds Award (Grades 3-5) 2009, Short-listed for Beehive Awards (Poetry) 2010 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |