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.

About the Author
Naomi Shihab Nye is a poet and anthologist and the acclaimed author of Habibi: A Novel and Sitti's Secrets, a picture book, which was based on her own experiences visiting her beloved Sitti in Palestine. Her book 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East was a finalist for the National Book Award. She has taught writing and worked in schools all over the world, including in Muscat, Oman. She lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Awards
Winner of Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award (United States) and ALA Notable Children's Book (United States) and School Library Journal Best Book (United States).



Book Information
ISBN 9780060581916
Author Naomi Shihab Nye
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Greenwillow Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 95g
Dimensions(mm) 181mm * 127mm * 8mm