In this vibrant collection of twenty-five poems, a young girl takes us by the hand and invites us to walk alongside her as she captures feelings, observations, and everyday moments in her notebook. Through poetry, she explores the world around her and the emotions that shape her journey.
This beautifully written book encourages self-love and self-expression, inspiring readers of all ages to embrace their unique voices. With lyrical and heartfelt verses, I Found a Poem Under My Pillow is a celebration of the beauty of being exactly who we are.
Highlights:
- Builds foundational literacy skills through poetry
- Promotes a sense of belonging and self-confidence
- Demonstrates compassion and gratitude
- Presents an appreciation for diversity
Key features:
- Depth of Knowledge questions and standards-aligned activities for the classroom
Reviews
Praise for I Found a Poem Under My Pillow:
“A beautiful and powerful book in every sense. A gift of love and poetry for all generations. ¡Gracias!”–Kianny Antigua, Author of Greña and Kiara and the Virus
"This book is a beautiful collection of short poems that tell stories of discovery and adventures, and my son loves to read it over and over again. The illustrations are wonderfully done in bright colors, so it's an excellent book to introduce short poems to your kids." - NR (parent)
"I love reading children's poetry. The author did a wonderful job and the illustrations are so well done. Will definitely recommend. Representation matters so much and the fact that the characters are children of color bring even more value to this collection of poetry." A. Abreu ( Founder and Creative Director of the Dominican Writers Association)
"It was so empowering to share this book with my daughter. Loved the lyrical poems. Loved the message of loving all parts of ourselves especially what makes us different." -Shan Woo Liu, Author of Masked Hero
"The author uses poems to help young children tune in to the world around them; to use their five senses to experience life through someone else's perspective. This book introduces poetry to young children in a simple yet rich way to express appreciation of nature and life. The character who represents the voice of these poems is someone all children can relate to." - MinJen Taylor, Public School Principal
