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Highlights
- A collection of seventy-two poems written especially for girls ages twelve and up by the much-honored and beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye.
- 128 Pages
- Young Adult Nonfiction, Poetry
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About the Book
First love, friendships, family, hopes, and dreams are among the topics addressed in the 72 original poems written exclusively for this collection, accompanied by five full-color prints. Young Adult.Book Synopsis
A collection of seventy-two poems written especially for girls ages twelve and up by the much-honored and beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye. "A lovely, rich collection that promises to be a lasting companion for young writers."--School Library Journal (starred review)
First love, friendship, school, family, community, having a crush, loving your mother and hating your mother, sense of self, body image, hopes and dreams . . . these seventy-two poems by Naomi Shihab Nye--written expressly for this collection--will speak to girls of all ages. An honest, insightful, inspirational, and amazing collection. "A wide age range will respond to these deeply felt poems about everyday experiences, which encourage readers to lean eagerly into their lives and delight in its passages."--ALA Booklist (starred review). An introduction by the author is included.
From the Back Cover
Life is a maze.
You are a maze.
Amazed.
And amazing.
First love, friendship, school, family, community, having a crush, a sense of self, your body, hopes and dreams . . . these seventy-two poems by Naomi Shihab Nye will speak to girls of all ages (from twelve to 112)!