Through poetry we tell the world who we are, where we're from, what we love, what we think, how we feel, and why we hope.With a foreword by hip-hop artist and celebrated urban poet Common, Tell the World is a stunning collection of poems by teens who have taken part in workshops run by WritersCorps, a national alliance of literary arts programs for youth.Their words represent the thoughts, hopes, and dreams of teens everywhere, offering both insight and empathy.This essential young adult poetry collection captures the raw, honest, and hopeful experience of coming of age: Spoken Word Poetry: With the energy and rhythm of hip-hop, these poems are charged with an honesty that demands to be read aloud.Coming of Age: Navigating the complexities of identity, home, love, and loss, these young writers map the unforgettable journey of growing up.Written By Teens, For Teens: A raw and unfiltered look into the lives, dreams, and fears of teenagers, captured in their own powerful words from the celebrated WritersCorps program.Inspirational and Empowering: Find courage, empathy, and hope in a collection that proves the most powerful voice you can find is your own.
144 Pages
Young Adult Nonfiction, Poetry
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Book Synopsis
Through poetry we tell the world who we are, where we're from, what we love, what we think, how we feel, and why we hope.
With a foreword by hip-hop artist and celebrated urban poet Common, Tell the World is a stunning collection of poems by teens who have taken part in workshops run by WritersCorps, a national alliance of literary arts programs for youth.
Their words represent the thoughts, hopes, and dreams of teens everywhere, offering both insight and empathy.
This essential young adult poetry collection captures the raw, honest, and hopeful experience of coming of age:
Spoken Word Poetry: With the energy and rhythm of hip-hop, these poems are charged with an honesty that demands to be read aloud.
Coming of Age: Navigating the complexities of identity, home, love, and loss, these young writers map the unforgettable journey of growing up.
Written By Teens, For Teens: A raw and unfiltered look into the lives, dreams, and fears of teenagers, captured in their own powerful words from the celebrated WritersCorps program.
Inspirational and Empowering: Find courage, empathy, and hope in a collection that proves the most powerful voice you can find is your own.
From the Back Cover
Through poetry we tell the world who we are, where we're from, what we love, what we think, how we feel, and why we hope. Tell the World is a stunning collection of poems by teens who have taken part in workshops run by WritersCorps, a national alliance of literary arts programs for youth. Their words represent the thoughts, hopes, and dreams of teens everywhere, offering both insight and empathy.
Review Quotes
Praise for PAINT ME LIKE I AM: "An inspiration for any fledgling poet" - BookPage
"A rich kaleidoscope of poems that reflect the hardships of ethnic and urban existence against the steadfast spirit of youth." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
"You don't really have to love poetry to find appeal in these talented voices." - KLIATT (starred review)
Dimensions (Overall): 6.9 Inches (H) x 4.9 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13 Years
Sub-Genre: Poetry
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 144
Publisher: HarperCollins
Format: Paperback
Author: Writerscorps
Language: English
Street Date: October 14, 2008
TCIN: 85117918
UPC: 9780061345043
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-2617
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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