Black Stars in a White Night Sky - Hardcover

Lawson, Jonarno

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1897141076 ISBN 13: 9781897141076

Publisher: Pedlar Pr, 2006

Synopsis

Black Stars in a White Night Sky, Lawson's second book of poetry for children, includes fractonyms, concretes, as well as short lyrics and poems that don't rhyme. Lawson stretches the boundaries of what is normally thought of as "children's poetry," but not at the expense of the book's entertainment value or clarity. The poems are written within hearing of both children and adults; philosophy and tomfoolery are equally at home in this exemplary new tome.

About this title

About the Author

JonArno Lawson lives in Toronto. Lawson has been writing poetry for many years. He has run dozens of poetry workshops with people of all ages, and was the recipient of a Chalmer's Arts Fellowship to research lap, finger and bouncing rhymes (and games) cross-culturally. His previous Pedlar title, Black Stars in a White Night Sky, won The Lion & the Unicorn Award for Excellence in Children's Literature, 2007.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

What's left of me?
What's right of me?
You're hungered by the
sight of me.
I need what's left,
so do what's right
and please don't take
another bite. —FROM THE BOOK

Edition details

• Publisher: Pedlar Pr
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1897141076
• ISBN 13: 9781897141076
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Tjia Sherwin
• Number of pages: 80
• Editor: Follett Beth