River of Words - The Story of William Carlos Williams (Hardcover)

2009 Caldecott Honor Book An ALA Notable Book A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book NCTE Notable Children's Book When he wrote poems, he felt as free as the Passaic River as it rushed to the falls. Willie's notebooks filled up, one after another. Willie's words gave him freedom and peace, but he also knew he needed to earn a living. So he went off to medical school and became a doctor -- one of the busiest men in town! Yet he never stopped writing poetry. In this picture book biography of William Carlos Williams, Jen Bryant's engaging prose and Melissa Sweet's stunning mixed-media illustrations celebrate the amazing man who found a way to earn a living and to honor his calling to be a poet.

General

Imprint:	William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2008
First published:	2008
Authors:	Jen Bryant
Dimensions:	260 x 236 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	34
ISBN-13:	978-0-8028-5302-8
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Humanities > History > General Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > English (including English as a school subject) > English literary criticism > General Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Special book types > Picture books > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Young Children's Early Learning & Special Book Types Promotions
LSN:	0-8028-5302-1
Barcode:	9780802853028

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