Poetry for Young People: Emily Dickinson - by Frances Schoonmaker Bolin (Hardcover)

About the Book

Now beautifully redesigned, this collection brings us into the world of Emily Dickinson, where even the most ordinary things can turn magical. In addition to a brief biography of Dickinson, more than 35 much-loved poems include "Im nobody, who are you?" and "I started early, took my dog." Superb, yet always child-friendly, images make this a volume not to be missed.

Book Synopsis

Now beautifully redesigned, this Poetry for Young People collection brings us into the world of Emily Dickinson, where even the most ordinary things can turn magical. In addition to a brief biography of Dickinson, more than 35 much-loved poems include "Im nobody, who are you?" and "I started early, took my dog." Superb, yet always child-friendly, images make this a volume not to be missed.

Review Quotes

"Bolins four-page introduction describes and explains Emily Dickinsons odd lifestyle and creative productivity . . . prettily colored watercolors." --School Library Journal
"Footnotes glossing antiquated diction are well-handled." --Washington Post

"Bolin's four-page introduction describes and explains Emily Dickinson's odd lifestyle and creative productivity . . . prettily colored watercolors." --School Library Journal
"Footnotes glossing antiquated diction are well-handled." --Washington Post

About the Author

Frances Schoonmaker Bolin is Associate Professor of Education and Director of the Preservice Program in Childhood Education in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University. Along with Emily Dickinson, she edited Carl Sandburg in our Poetry for Young People series. Bolin lives in New York City. Chi Chungs illustrations have been published in numerous childrens books, including Lucky New Year! by Mary Man-Kong (Golden Books). She lives in New York City.