Description
A Caldecott Honor Book
A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book
Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book
NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended Book
NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
School Library Journal Best Books, Nonfiction
An ALA Notable Book
Award-winning author Jen Bryant and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Melissa Sweet team for a stunning portrait of poet William Carlos Williams.
When William Carlos William wrote poems, he felt as free as the Passaic River as it rushed to the falls. Willie's notebooks filled up, one after another. His words gave him freedom and peace. But he also knew he needed to earn a living, so Willie went off to medical school and became a doctor - one of the busiest men in town!
Yet he never stopped writing poetry.
In this dynamic picture book biography, Jen Bryant's engaging prose and Melissa Sweet's stunning mixed-media illustrations come together to celebrate an amazing man who found a way to both earn a living and to honor his calling to be a poet.
Features an extensive timeline, author's and illustrator's notes, recommendations for further reading, and a selection of Williams' poems. A River of Words is part of Eerdmans' Incredible Lives for Young Readers series.
Product Details
| Publisher | Eerdmans Books for Young Readers |
| Publish Date | August 01, 2008 |
| Pages | 34 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780802853028 |
| Dimensions | 10.2 X 9.2 X 0.4 inches | 0.8 pounds |
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Reviews
"With plain words, appropriate to the style of this master of clear and precisely worded poetry, and brilliant images, Bryant and Sweet introduce Williams and his poetry in a fresh, accessible way.... It is entirely possible that this offering will not only acquaint readers with the man and his poetry but will also inspire creativity -- Williams would no doubt be pleased." -- Kirkus Reviews (Starred review)
"This stunning picture-book biography combines a lyrical text with wonderfully creative mixed-media illustrations in an impressive and personable homage to an extraordinary and accomplished man." -- School Library Journal (Starred review)
"....the passion of both author and artist for their subject shine through on every page--in the pacing, in the layering of the compositions and, fittingly, in the carefully chosen details." -- Shelf Awareness
"This gorgeous collage of words and images reveals bits and snatches of Williams's life -- an ordinary childhood, a love of science and nature, a busy medical career, and a quiet obsession with poetry. The writer's words are incorporated into the colorful multimedia artwork, creating a lively, lyrical picture-book biography." -- Curriculum Connections, School Library Journal
"A visual and audible stunner. Kudos to everyone involved. Kudos all around." -- Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (a School Library Journal blog)
"Inspiring." -- Booklist
"Lively... insightfully portrays the writing life."-- The New York Times
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