My America by Lee Bennett Hopkins
In My America, Lee Bennett Hopkins weaves together fifty poems -- grouped by geographic region -- to create a remarkable portrait of the United States. Here is America in all its stunning variety, from the dramatic seacoast of the Northeast and the rippling cornfields of the Plains States to the shimmering deserts of the Southwest and the majestic redwood forests of the Pacific Coast. But here, too, are the ties that bind this nation together -- the hopes and dreams of those who live in our cities and towns and on farms.The voices of beloved poets like Langston Hughes, Carl Sandburg, Nikki Giovanni, and Lilian Moore blend with new voices to sing not just of landmarks like the Mississippi River, the Grand Canyon, and the Everglades, but of daily life across the land. Complementing these personal, moving visions of America are maps of the regions and fascinating facts for each state.
Stephen Alcorn's brilliant, textured artwork makes this book a feast for the eyes as well as for the imagination. Impressive for its breadth, depth, and beauty, My America is a volume readers will savor as they read it time and time again. It is fitting homage to our wideranging, ever-changing land
Lee Bennett Hopkins has compiled more children's anthologies than anybody else in the history of the genre. With 113 titles under his belt, Lee Bennett Hopkins was named the world's most prolific anthologist of poetry for children by Guinness World Records in 2011. Five American Library Association Notable Books, the Mississippi Medallion for lasting contributions to children's writing, the National Council of Teachers of English Excellence in Poetry for Children Award (2009), and a Christopher Award for expressing the highest principles of the human spirit are among his many honors.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780689812477 |
| ISBN 10 | 0689812477 |
| Title | My America |
| Author | Lee Bennett Hopkins |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Year published | 2000-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Prizes | Winner of Bookseller's Choice (Special Subjects) 2001 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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