{"product_id":"poems-from-homeroom-a-writers-place-to-start-paperback","title":"Poems from Homeroom: A Writer's Place to Start - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKathi Appelt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA collection of original poems and creative writing exercises that will inspire teens to write about their own lives.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSince the very beginnings of the human race, we've been gathering in circles and telling stories because beyond the physical needs for food, water, clean air, and security, one of our most basic yearnings is to express ourselves, to share what we know, what we dream, what we imagine, and what we feel.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExperienced poet and teacher Kathi Appelt has written a wonderful collection of poems for young adult readers, accompanied by fascinating accounts of how and why the poems came to be, along with writing exercises to inspire readers to create their own poetry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA perfect gift and an excellent classroom resource, this book opens up the world of poetry in a way that is accessible and appealing to teens.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKathi Appelt is the author of many books for young readers. A graduate of Texas A\u0026amp;M University, she teaches writing to both children and adults. She lives in College Station, Texas, with her husband and their two sons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 23, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42737630871615,"sku":"9780805075960","price":22.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/3b1438f459786fa755a32229a668cfbd.webp?v=1765150552","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/poems-from-homeroom-a-writers-place-to-start-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}