Out of Wonder
Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets is a 2017 collection of poems for children's by Kwame Alexander with co-authors Chris Colderley and Marjory Wentworth and illustrated by Ekua Holmes. The book won the 2018 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.[1] Each of the 20 poems is written in tribute to and in the style of a well known poet.[2]
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| Author | Kwame Alexander |
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| Illustrator | Ekua Holmes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Candlewick Press |
Publication date | March 14, 2017 |
| Awards | Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award (2018) |
| ISBN | 9780763680947 |
Awards and honors
Out of Wonder is a New York Times bestselling book.[3] Kirkus Reviews named it one of the best books of the year.[3]
| Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Cybil Award for Poetry | Finalist | [4] |
| 2017 | Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth | Selection | [5] |
| 2018 | Coretta Scott King Book Award for Illustrator | Winner | [6][7] |
References
- Communications and Marketing Office (2018-02-12). "Renée Watson, Ekua Holmes win 2018 Coretta Scott King Book Awards". American Library Association. Archived from the original on 2019-10-05. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
- Martin, Michelle (2017-03-17). "'Out Of Wonder' Aims To Inspire A New Generation Of Poets". NPR.org. Archived from the original on 2018-12-26. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
- "Out of Wonder". Kirkus Reviews. 2016-12-21. Archived from the original on 2022-09-29. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- "2017 Cybils Finalists". Children's and Young Adult Book Lover's Literary Awards. Archived from the original on 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- "2018-01-01". Booklist. Archived from the original on 2022-12-28. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- "Coretta Scott King Book Awards - All Recipients, 1970-Present". American Library Association. 2012-04-05. Archived from the original on 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- "Coretta Scott King Award Winners: 2018". Booklist. 2018-02-12. Archived from the original on 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
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