This is a book of original poetry by and for teens. Dramatic, plaintive, despairing, and hopeful, this unusual collection has been gathered togethe...
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May 01, 2009
Julie
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Our school librarian had put this on display on top of the shelves in the library in honor of National Poetry Month. I was immediately attracted to it and could tell that this would have some relevant poems to share with my 8th grade students.
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After having read them, I feel so LUCKY to have found them! There are some EXCELLENT poems in here! I particularly recommend "The Ice Cream Vendors" (about the cycle of poverty), "Maggot Memories" (about some More...
UPDATE
After having read them, I feel so LUCKY to have found them! There are some EXCELLENT poems in here! I particularly recommend "The Ice Cream Vendors" (about the cycle of poverty), "Maggot Memories" (about some More...
Jul 31, 2011
Rebecca
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This is a terrifying collection of teenage poetry. As a poetry lover, I can find value in most works of ART. Though most of these were traumatically angst-ridden, there were 2 true gems in the collection. The first called "Maggot Memories" by Alice Nadina and the second is called "I" by Peter Hamlin. Both are 18 years old authors. ***So, I understand recognizing and encouraging youth authorship...I just don't understand who selected the poems that are in this collection.
May 28, 2009
Sabrina
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This book is a poem for teens , alot of them are deep , and alot of them are confusing , but theres always a message and u have to get it in the end . In My opinion the auther made some of the poems rhym & some of them didnt , but they all came out pretty good!
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Jul 06, 2010
I found a couple poems in this book that I may use when teaching poetry but so many contained language and content that isn't appropriate for middle school that it isn't something I could leave on my book shelf...
Dec 11, 2011
Kevin
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i really liked this book because it just shows how kids get treated and how they feel worthless. very good book
Mar 16, 2010
Robert
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Great poets make great art. This collection of poems are very inspiring.
Jan 30, 2012
Rebecca
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This is a terrifying collection of teenage poetry. As a poetry lover, I can find value in most works of ART. Though most of these were traumatically angst-ridden, there were 2 true gems in the collection. The first called "Maggot Memories" by Alice Nadina and the second is called "I" by Peter Hamlin. Both are 18 years old authors. ***So, I understand recognizing and encouraging youth authorship...I just don't understand who selected the poems that are in this collection.
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