Write Me A Poem

this is dedicated to home: that dark crevice of aloneness i crawl back into after the ovation fades. This book will remind you of the nuances of the gender struggle insisting on raising the hand of the boy child to the call for equality, equity and justice. It will interrogate the mind of the insurgency in Nigeria. It will tell the story of the human tussle, the chaotic prancing of the mind. The battle within all of us as we colour existence with our lives. It will stroke you awake to the reality of every sunrise. A task is demanded by this book. The task of awakening from slumber in the deep pits of absent humanity where many hurriedly take their mats to. Yes, it is that book that speaks of real issues. You would see when you have read it that it will call your name in an experience shared. Agu, Prince Osinayah (happyprince), Founder, Aba Poetry Club.

A collection of short, simple poems which present images relating to trees in various circumstances and throughout the seasons.

Write Me A Poem is a collection of poems about flaws, fails, falls and a willingness to fly, again. It’s a beautiful thing to fall in love with yourself. It’s doubly beautiful to write to this yourself over and over again, reminding yourself that you are worth it and that sometimes, it’s okay to fail, fall, falter and get back up on your feet. If you need a little reminder, these poems I compiled will surely give you a fresh perspective on becoming. Enjoy and don’t forget to share it with the people you love.

"Dion Graham's confident, enthusiastic narration powerfully depicts a young African-American boy who is beginning to identify who he is in the world. Quincy Tyler Bernstine adds a dynamic array of female voices. No detail is overlooked in this production.... Realistic sound effects link the audio to the pictures and reflect the story's urban setting."-AudioFile

An omnibus edition of two works of John Lennon’s “fascinating…whimsy” (The Sunday Times, London) poetry, prose, and drawings that will “jolt [you] into gusts of laughter” (The Guardian). A humorous compilation of poetry, prose, and artwork from two of John Lennon’s classic works, In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works. Known as the Beatles’s Renaissance man, Lennon is widely regarded as one of the most impactful musicians in history. Originally published in 1964, this “quirky, funny collection of stories, poems, and drawings” (The New York Times) is a must-have for John Lennon and Beatles fans everywhere.

I Love My Bike tells the story of a girl's first experience with her bike, and is filled with beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming message of perseverance. There's a flame on the frame and I love how it feels from my head to my heels when my feet push the pedals and the pedals turn the wheels. I love my bike. I Love My Bike is a picture book about a daughter learning to ride a bike with the help of her father. It's also about that exhilarating feeling you get when you succeed at something for the first time as a child. And, most importantly, it's about learning that when you fall off, the best thing to do is get back on again! The story is told through wonderful watercolours from critically acclaimed artist Sam Usher, with words from children's poet Simon Mole. Celebrating both family relationships and being outdoors, this is the perfect read for families everywhere.

Children's experience of poetry is usually of rhyming poetry - consequently, when they start to write poetry they frequently sacrifice meaning and sense for rhyme. By exposing children to free verse, many options for self-expression are opened to them. Following a sequence of immersion in poetry, of demonstration and modelling, children become comfortable in writing and sharing different types of poetry: poetry which tells a story, poetry which describes, poetry which recounts, poetry which argues a position. They also discover that poetry provides a form for expressing emotions, for using the language of laughter and tears and for celebrating life. Write Me a Poem presents ideas and strategies for engaging and encouraging children to write, read and perform poetry. It includes sections on Noisy Poems, Poems for Two Voices, Rhyming Poems and poems that express emotions.