Dictionary for a Better World by: Irene Latham, Charles Waters
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Structure:Organized alphabetically like a dictionary, with entries for words like “ally,” “empathy,” and “respect”.
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Content per Entry:Each word is explored with a poem, a quote, a personal anecdote from one of the authors, and a “Try it!” activity prompt.
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Themes:Focuses on diversity, inclusion, social justice, and making the world a better place.
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Illustrations:Features rich, colorful illustrations by Iranian-British artist Mehrdokht Amini.
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Educational Value:Serves as a resource for social and emotional learning (SEL), helping children manage emotions, build relationships, and make responsible decisions.
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Poetic Elements:Includes notes on poetic forms, making it a mentor text for young poets, and features diverse voices in its quotes.
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Engaging Format:The combination of poetry, real-life stories, and activities provides multiple ways for readers to connect with the material.
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Relatable & Thought-Provoking:The authors’ personal stories are described as relatable and humble, while the content encourages deep thinking about identity and social issues.
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Supplementary Materials:Includes an index of poetic forms, author’s notes, and a list of recommended books for further reading.
Description
Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from a to Z
ISBN: 9781541557758
Publisher Description
How can we make the world a better place? This inspiring resource for middle-grade readers is organized as a dictionary; each entry presents a word related to creating a better world, such as ally, empathy, or respect. For each word, there is a poem, a quote from an inspiring person, a personal anecdote from the authors, and a “try it” prompt for an activity. This second poetic collaboration from Irene Latham and Charles Waters builds upon themes of diversity and inclusiveness from their previous book Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship. Illustrations from Iranian-British artist Mehrdokht Amini offer readers a rich visual experience. “Latham and Waters’s personal stories are plainspoken and relatable . . . and the suggested actions, accessible. . . The approach creates multiple pathways for engagement. Extensive supplementary materials include an index of poetic forms.”–starred, Publishers Weekly
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