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The Best Poem and Other Poems, Too
  • Published: 31 March 2027
  • ISBN: 9781984814661
  • Imprint: Kokila
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 80
  • RRP: $35.00

The Best Poem and Other Poems, Too

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31 Mar 2027
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2 Mar 2027
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2 Mar 2027
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There’s a poem for everyone in this touching and funny collection by acclaimed writer, scholar, and educator Eve L. Ewing. With charming hand-drawn black-and-white illustrations from New York Times bestselling illustrator Jonny Sun.

Where does a lost sock really go? If you could make up a holiday, what would you celebrate? How do you learn to love yourself and the people around you? 

The Best Poem and Other Poems, Too asks the big questions of life. Acclaimed writer, scholar, and educator Eve L. Ewing’s poems explore the heart, humor, and magic in the everyday. With charming hand-drawn illustrations from New York Times bestselling illustrator Jonny Sun, these touching and funny poems have something for everyone.
  • Published: 31 March 2027
  • ISBN: 9781984814661
  • Imprint: Kokila
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 80
  • RRP: $35.00
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About the authors

Eve L. Ewing

Eve L. Ewing is a writer, scholar, and cultural organizer from Chicago. She is the award-winning author of four books: Electric Arches, 1919, Ghosts in the Schoolyard, and Maya and the Robot. She is the co-author (with Nate Marshall) of the play No Blue Memories: The Life of Gwendolyn Brooks and has written several projects for Marvel Comics. Ewing is an associate professor in the Department of Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity at the University of Chicago. Her work has been published in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New York Times, and many other venues.
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Praise for The Best Poem and Other Poems, Too


PRAISE FOR MAYA AND THE ROBOT
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021

*"A warm, unforgettable story about following your passions and being yourself." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

*"A heartfelt title that seamlessly brings tech and creativity to a tween audience with delightful characters and gentle humor." —Ashleigh Williams,School Library Journal, starred review

*"Not only is this story about using one's curiosity and ingenuity to get through a tough time, it's also about the power of community." —Lana Barnes, Shelf Awareness, starred review

*“Interspersed with charming, animation-style b&w illustrations by Almeda, Ewing’s tenderhearted middle grade debut wholly conveys the strength it takes to come out of one’s shell, the thrill of discovery and creation, and the power of pursuing wonder.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A... positive lesson in bravery, intelligence, and friendship." —Booklist