Inside Out: Children's Poets Discuss Their Work
Published on 3. November 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-4063-2181-4 (ISBN)
Description
An invaluable anthology of children's poetry that gives a unique insight into the writer's craft.
Just how do poets come up with their ideas? Do their ideas come to them in a flash of inspiration or do they slave away for months or years? Edited by Canadian poet JonArno Lawson, this is an illustrated poetry book with a difference. A selection of verse from top contemporary poets - including Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, John Agard, Grace Nichols, Roger McGough and many more, including writers from the USA, India, South Africa, Canada, Australia and New Zealand - are annotated by the poets themselves, who explain how they arrived at the finished poem.
Just how do poets come up with their ideas? Do their ideas come to them in a flash of inspiration or do they slave away for months or years? Edited by Canadian poet JonArno Lawson, this is an illustrated poetry book with a difference. A selection of verse from top contemporary poets - including Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, John Agard, Grace Nichols, Roger McGough and many more, including writers from the USA, India, South Africa, Canada, Australia and New Zealand - are annotated by the poets themselves, who explain how they arrived at the finished poem.
Reviews / Votes
Ideal for Key Stage 3 English literature classes and with well over 20 poems it certainly provides useful insights and tips for aspiring writers or students analysing verse. * Sec Ed * The poems are attractively laid-out, with a clear text and scratchy pen-and-ink illustrations that have a pleasingly 'grown up' feel. * The Guardian * It is gloriously produced , with curves for corners and a skin that thirsts for touch ... best of all, this book id distinctly not patronising. I wish I had it when I was growing up. * Belfast Newsletter Group and Verbal Magazine *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 11 to 14 years
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
115 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4063-2181-4 (9781406321814)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Lawson Jonarno (Ed.)
Inside Out
Book
03/2008
Walker Books Ltd
€28.65
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Persons
JonArno Lawson is a Canadian poet who has written several works of verse. His collections for children include Black Stars in a White Night Sky and The Man in the Moon Fixer's Mask, and for adults, Inklings and Love is an Observant Traveller. He lives in Ontario, Canada.
Jonny Hannah has enjoyed considerable success as a graphic artist since his graduation in 1999. His work has appeared in national and international publications, as well as in advertising. His first book, Hot Jazz Special (9780744592030), was published in 2005. He lives in Southampton.
Jonny Hannah has enjoyed considerable success as a graphic artist since his graduation in 1999. His work has appeared in national and international publications, as well as in advertising. His first book, Hot Jazz Special (9780744592030), was published in 2005. He lives in Southampton.