Spotlight on Novels in Verse for National Poetry Month
Article by liz
It's National Poetry Month, and what better time to spotlight one of the fastest-growing genres of kids lit: novels in verse! Verse novels are a fantastic way to hook young poets or reluctant readers into reading fiction, and come from an incredibly diverse array of authors. Come and browse these titles on our shelves today!
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ISBN: 9780544570986
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Published: Clarion Books - April 5th, 2016
We adored THE CROSSOVER, Kwame Alexander's Newbery Award-winning verse novel about twin basketball stars and their life on and off the court. Now, with BOOKED, Alexander turns his keen eye to soccer, and a young boy learning the power of words in friendship and on the field.
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ISBN: 9780062387950
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Published: Greenwillow Books - May 3rd, 2016
Christine Hepperman's POISONED APPLES was a Brazos favorite, and we're so excited about her upcoming ASK ME HOW I GOT HERE that we'd be remiss not to mention it here! This powerful, relatable novel breaks fresh ground in YA fiction and verse novels alike, offering a witty and warm look at track star Addie's redefining of her life after she makes the difficult decision to end an accidental pregnancy. ASK ME HOW I GOT HERE brings us a big voice and a bigger heart in Addie, and we can't wait to have it on the shelves. Pre-order your copy now!
Check out the rest of these brilliant novels in verse, on our shelves now or coming soon!
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ISBN: 9780553534740
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Published: Crown Books for Young Readers - January 12th, 2016
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ISBN: 9781481437868
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Published: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books - April 26th, 2016
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ISBN: 9781442482852
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - February 2nd, 2016
$8.99
ISBN: 9780316247825
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - November 3rd, 2015
$11.99
ISBN: 9780147512499
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - January 5th, 2016
$8.99
ISBN: 9781481411103
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - February 2nd, 2016
$17.99
ISBN: 9780803733053
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Published: Rocky Pond Books - January 12th, 2016
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ISBN: 9780062447593
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Published: HarperTeen - February 23rd, 2016
