{"product_id":"earth-is-a-living-thing","title":"Earth Is a Living Thing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA vibrant, illustrated anthology of Black poets—from Langston Hughes and Nikki Giovanni to Amanda Gorman and Ross Gay—celebrating nature, joy, freedom, and belonging in the natural world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEarth Is a Living Thing\u003c\/i\u003e is an exciting and accessible poetry anthology created especially for teen and tween readers who are curious about the natural world and how, in the Black experience, nature has been and continues to be a space of injustice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing together a dynamic range of voices from across generations, this collection features classic and contemporary Black poets, including Lucille Clifton, Frank X Walker, Zetta Elliott, Jean Toomer, Carole Boston Weatherford, and Ibi Zoboi. Each poem offers a fresh perspective on the outdoors, illuminating the ways that nature can be a place of creativity, freedom, memory, and possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith vivid artwork by fine artist Leila Fanner, this is a visually striking and inviting collection for young readers and adults alike. The varied poetic styles and forms make it perfect for classroom study or independent reading. Helpful backmatter includes discussion questions and writing prompts that encourage readers to try their own hand at poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnergetic, inclusive, and beautifully curated, this is an inspiring introduction to powerful voices and a reminder that poetry—and the natural world—belong to everyone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWERFUL LINEUP OF POETS: This multifaceted collection features poems from celebrated voices across generations, from Langston Hughes to Amanda Gorman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEDUCATIONAL VALUE: Diverse in its representation of the Black experience and of poetic styles and forms, this anthology is great for classroom use. Its central theme of the natural world creates valuable interdisciplinary connections for units on literature, science, history, sociology, and geography. It also includes extensive backmatter with prompts and resources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTUNNING ARTWORK: Empowering and celebratory, this artful collection features breathtaking paintings by Leila Fanner and will appeal to middle-grade and teen readers, as well as their parents. It makes a standout gift that will display beautifully on a bookshelf or coffee table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle-grade and high school readers who love poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassrooms studying literature, environment, or creative writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers and librarians building diverse poetry collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of contemporary poets like Amanda Gorman and Ross Gay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung writers looking for inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift-giving for birthdays, graduation, holidays, or any celebratory occasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126097944728,"sku":"9781797225784","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0474\/7168\/9880\/files\/9781797225784.jpg?v=1779212317","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.chroniclebooks.com\/products\/earth-is-a-living-thing","provider":"Chronicle Books Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}