About this item
Each book in this innovative series is a combination of poetry and biography. Concise yet revealing biographical segments are interspersed with selections from the poets' works. A strong visual background enhances the reading experience, as real-life photographs are combined with interpretive illustrations. All of these elements join together to create an inspiring introduction to the lives and works of Some of the world's finest poets.
About the Author
Nancy Loewen grew up on a farm in southwestern Minnesota, surrounded by library books and cats. She's published more than 140 books for children and young adults. FOUR TO THE POLE (co-authored with polar explorer Ann Bancroft) and THE LAST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN were Minnesota Book Award finalists. Her WRITERS TOOLBOX series received a Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers. Nancy lives in St. Paul and has an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University. She likes to read, cook, take long walks, and photograph oddities from thrift stores. To learn more, visit her website at nancyloewen.net.
