“A poetry-filled graphic novel that is powerful in its simplicity.” ― Publishers Weekly
Starred Review "Personal but personable too with glints of quiet humor.” ― Kirkus Reviews
Starred Review “ Poetry Comics is . . . a sensorial experience that taps into what it
means to be human and leaves you inspired to explore discover create and connect.” —Aron
Nels Steinke Eisner Award-winning cartoonist From the creator of Incidental Comics Grant
Snider comes a fun and imaginative book that combines poetry and comics in a whole new way.
Perfect for poetry lovers and reluctant readers alike. From the cloud-gazing hours of early
spring to the lost bicycles of late autumn Grant Snider’s brilliantly illustrated Poetry
Comics will take you climbing floating swimming and tumbling through all the year’s ups
downs and in-betweens. He proves that absolutely everything momentous or minuscule is worthy
of attention whether snail shells building blocks the lamented late bus or the rare joy of
unscuffed shoes. These poems explore everything you never thought to write a poem about and
they’re so fun to read you’ll want to write one yourself. Not to worry there’s a poem for that
too! FOR COMIC BOOK FANS: These poems for kids are brightly illustrated in graphic novel-style
panels adding a delightful new element to approaching poetry. Perfect for visually oriented
readers and young people who already love comics cartoons and graphic novels. EXCITING NEW
APPROACH TO POETRY: Funny instructive and thoroughly engaging this poem book is a perfect
addition to classroom libraries and poetry curricula. POEMS FOR EVERY SEASON: With sections
for winter spring summer and fall this poetry book offers teachers and kids lots to enjoy
and share all year round. SPARK A LOVE OF POETRY AND ART: Perfect for classroom writing and
drawing prompts this book will inspire readers of all ages to make and share poetry comics of
their own! Perfect for: Young readers of comics and graphic novels Aspiring poets writers
and cartoonists Parents and educators seeking a fun and engaging way to introduce kids to
poetry Reading and sharing during Poetry Month Readers looking for contemporary additions to
classic children' s poetry like Shel Silverstein' s Where the Sidewalk Ends Falling Up
and A Light in the Attic Fans of Mary Oliver looking to share an equally contemplative
nature-loving poet with kids Fans of Grant Snider books including Nothing Ever Happens on a
Gray Day What Color Is Night? What Sound Is Morning? One Boy Watching and There Is a
Rainbow
