Book details
Dizzy in Your Eyes: Poems about Love
Description
Beloved children's book author and speaker Pat Mora has written an original collection of poems, each with a different teen narrator sharing unique thoughts, moments, sadness, or hearts desire: the girl who loves swimming, plunging into the water that creates her own world; the guy who leaves flowers on the windshield of the girl he likes. Each of the teens in these 50 original poems, written using a variety of poetic forms, will be recognizable to the reader as the universal emotions, ideas, impressions, and beliefs float across the pages in these gracefully told verses.Also included are the authors footnotes on the various types of poetic forms used throughout to help demystify poetry and showcase its accessibility, which makes this a perfect classroom tool for teachers as well as an inspiration to readers who may wish to try their own hand at writing.From the Hardcover edition.
Age
12-15
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
176 pages
Why to read
- Exploration of Love: 'Dizzy in Your Eyes: Poems about Love' offers readers a deep and nuanced exploration of love in its many forms, from romantic to familial, providing a rich emotional experience.
- Cultural Diversity: Authored by Pat Mora, the book reflects her Mexican-American heritage, offering a unique cultural perspective on love and relationships that can broaden readers' understanding and appreciation of different cultural expressions of affection.
- Literary Excellence: Pat Mora is an acclaimed author and poet, and her skillful use of language and poetic techniques makes this collection a testament to her literary talent, offering readers an opportunity to enjoy beautifully crafted poetry.
- Emotional Connection: The poems in this collection are relatable and evoke strong emotions, allowing readers to connect with their own experiences of love and to reflect on the significance of love in their lives.