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Worlds Afire
By Paul B. Janeczko
811.54 JAN
In a collection of narrative poems, Janeczko describes a circus fire that took place on July 6, 1944 in Hartford, CT, from the viewpoints of those who were there.

Carver, a Life in Poems
By Marilyn Nelson
811.54 NEL
In a fine biography in poems, Nelson beautifully and movingly revives educator and botanist George Washington Carver’s reputation, from his recovery after being kidnapped in infancy to his death while the famous Tuskegee airmen fill the campus on which he had worked since 1896.

Borrowed Names
By Jeannine Atkins
811.6 ATK
Told in vivid, compelling poems, this is the story of three daughters and their remarkable mothers (Laura Ingalls Wilder, Marie Curie, and Madam C.J. Walker) whose work in literature, business, and science changed the world.

Tough Boy Sonatas
By Curtis L. Crisler
811.6 CRI
A collection of 38 poems about growing up in Gary, Indiana, written mostly in voices of young African American males.

My Name Is Jason. Mine Too. Our Story. Our Way.
By Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin
811.6 REY
Two young men named Jason, one black and one white, use poetry and art to communicate their different perspectives.

Blue Lipstick
By John Grandits
811.6 GRA
15-year-old Jessie voices typical--and not so typical--teenage concerns in this unique, hilarious collection of poems. Jessie has strong opinions, and she isn't shy about sharing them. Her funny, sarcastic take on high school life is revealed through concrete poetry: words, ideas, type, and design that combine to make pictures and patterns.