Words with Wings (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781590789858)

In this Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book, Children's Literature Legacy Award-winner Nikki Grimes explores though her celebrated poetry how a supportive teacher can be the key to unlocking a dreamer's imaginative power through creative writing.

Gabby's world is filled with daydreams. However, what began as an escape from her parents' arguments has now taken over her life. But with the help of a new teacher, 'Gabby the dreamer' might just become 'Gabby the writer' and the words that once carried her away might allow her to soar. Written in vivid, accessible poems, this remarkable verse novel is a celebration of imagination, of friendship, of one girl's indomitable spirit, and of a teacher's ability to reach out and change a life.

Coretta Scott King Author Honor book
NCTE Notable Children's Books in the English Language Arts
Kirkus Reviews Best Book

Author: Nikki Grimes
ISBN-10: 1590789857
ISBN-13: 9781590789858
Publisher: Wordsong
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2013
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.20w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 160815 / Words with Wings

Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Keystone to Reading Book Award - Nominee
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Sequoyah Book Awards - Nominee
Award: William Allen White Childens Book Award - Nominee
Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee
Award: Garden State Children's Book Awards - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2013
Publishers Weekly 08/05/2013
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2013 pg. 59
Booklist 09/15/2013 pg. 67
School Library Journal 11/01/2013 pg. 97
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2013 pg. 213
Kirkus Best Middle Grade Books 11/15/2013 pg. 75
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory