A Pocketful of Poems
By Nikki Grimes
2001
First Published
3.90
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages
Tiana has a pocketful of green words like spring, night words like moon, and words with wings, like angel. Each word is the inspiration for a pair of poems—one, lyrical free verse and the other, haiku. The paired poems reflect Tiana’s lively spirit and urban outlook and are showcased in Javaka Steptoe’s inventive collages, which include a wide range of materials, from faucet handles to pumpkin seeds to a hand-sculpted, gilded alphabet. A fusion of two remarkable creative talents, A Pocketful of Poems is an engaging portrait of a down-to-earth girl who has a way with words, as well as a tantalizing introduction to poetry. Author’s note on haiku.
Avg Rating
3.90
Number of Ratings
94
5 STARS
33%
4 STARS
35%
3 STARS
24%
2 STARS
4%
1 STARS
3%
goodreads
