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Blues: For All the Changes
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I have read a few of Giovanni's poems before, but this was the first time I have read a large collection. After reading Blues for All the Changes, I must admit that I am a bit surprised that this anthology is in my middle school library. The language and thematic issues in many of the poems are filled with inappropriate language and issues. With that being said, I think these poems do have a place with adolescents and their tumultous view of the world. Giovanni tackles her writing with unbridled enthusiasm and she throws her weight behind each piece of writing. This collection (using select poems) would be a great example of writing about everyday issues, as well as really big issues to show my students how they can begin writing their own poems on issues, big or small. Overall, I think Giovanni's poems are an important read.
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October 1, 2009
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October 12, 2009
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October 12, 2009
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Oct 16, 2009 07:24AM
Sounds really intriguing. I have been surprised myself at the type of language and imagery that authors of children's books use that they consider age appropriate and that publishers agree with it. Even some of the picture books we have read use words that are so high level, I feel it would take away from the flow of the book.
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