Hey You! C'mere! A Poetry Slam
by Elizabeth Swados
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Author: Elizabeth SwadosIllustrator: Joe Cepeda
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-03-01
ISBN: 0439092574
Number of pages: 48
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
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Summary: 4 Stars
I must completely disagree with the other posted review of this book. I first became acquainted with the book when I participated in a workshop performance of the book directed by Ms. Swados and produced at the Scholastic Publishing headquarters. While I can understand the hesitation of giving this book to a child as an introduction to poetry from an intellectual standpoint I cannot express how visceral and excited a reaction children who were not old enough to ask, "what is a poetry slam?" had to these poems. In my opinion, based my own time sharing these poems with New York City kids, this book is incredibly exciting as an introduction to non-traditional rhythms and edgier more modern young children's poetry.I think that the rhythm and style of the poetry coincides with Cepeda's awesome illustrations and makes for a book that just BEGS to be read out loud.
My personal opinion...if you're not ready to FULLY participate in the reading of a poetry book this is NOT the book for you. But if you want to have a great time and connect to a kid on a goofy, fun, and more primal level, this is the way to go.
My personal favorites are "The Storm" "Names" and "I'm Sorry"...
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