Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Aunt Lute Books (edition First Edition), 2004
ISBN 10: 1879960699 ISBN 13: 9781879960695
Da: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.
Da: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condizione: Good. First Edition. First edition. Minor shelf wear/ creasing on cover. Ex owner markings threwout prelim pages. Inner hinges of cover have some handling wear.
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Winner of the Silver Medal in ForeWord Magazine'sAnthology CategoryThis anthology presents the work of over 150 young inner-city poets, reflecting on their experiences with violence and sharing their desires for peace and unity in their families, in their communities and across the globe. Each poet presents a unique perspective and voice; when read together their work becomes a powerful call for peace. Whether in the hands of educators, peace activists, poetry lovers, or other young writers,City of Oneis a compelling portrait of a generation of youth who use their words to re-envision the world.I celebrate this extraordinary book written by young people who believe, as I do, that peace is not only possible, it is unavoidable.- Isabel AllendeIt has been exciting for me to read what these wonderful WritersCorps poets are writing, those who are going to carry poetry into the future.- Tillie OlsenReading the work from WritersCorps renews my conviction in the importance of writing. I am reminded of the value of telling even the simplest stories, describing the simplest things in one's life-the tingle of a favorite food, the familiar panorama of homelife, the chalkboard in the classroom.- Justin ChinBecause these poets are young, because they are newly discovering their own voices, their poems fly up like kites, free of cliches. In a time when human imagination is threatened.to imagine is to work for peace. These brave poems will help us all to find out way to our own imaginings of peace.- Susan MoonCity of One.conveys to the world that peace is the only option to secure our children's future.- U.S. Congresswoman Barbara LeeTo see the future in America-and its promise in all shades and backgrounds and ideologies-readCity of Oneand prepare to be amazed by these truly gifted writers.- ZZ Packer This anthology presents the work of over 150 young inner-city poets, reflecting on their experiences with violence and sharing their desires for peace and unity in their families, in their communities and across the globe. Each poet presents a unique perspective and voice; when read together their work becomes a powerful call for peace. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.