Corcoran,
Jill. 2012. DARE TO DREAM… CHANGE THE WORLD. Ill. Jepson, J. Beth. Tulsa,
OK: Kane Miller, A Division of EDC Publishing. ISBN 9781610670654 [Suggested
Grade Levels 4 - 8]
REVIEW
The subjects in this collection of biographic poems come
from all walks of life, but they all have one thing in common - they changed
the world. This book is a celebration of
their impact on the lives of others.
Each two page spread includes a poem about their life or
accomplishment, a short biography, and an inspiration poem connected by the
theme of their impact. The colorful
illustrations by J. Beth Jepson highlight these themes and mirror the tone.
The spread in honor of Anne Frank, includes a poem “Faith of
a Mustard Seed” by Hope Anita Smith, which uses her famous quote, “In spite of
everything I still believe people are basically good at heart,” in a poem about
faith in humanity. The illustrations on
the Georgia O’Keeffe spread, with sky blue backgrounds, clouds, flowers, and
cacti, accompany the words “Sky will always be,” and “I was filled with scripts
of air.”
Each spread, and the book as a whole, honors the strength of
individuals.
“Each time we act, a ripple starts.” - from “Ripples” by
Bruce Coville.
CONNECTIONS
The paired poems on each spread provides a great opportunity
to analyze themes and connections.
However, this poetry collection also may lead to deep discussions about
the individuals included or about type of people, choices and actions that are
able to change the world.
RELATED
BOOKS
Other books with biographic poetry:
Paul, Ann Whitford.
ALL BY HERSELF: 14 GIRLS WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE.
Bernier-Grand, Carman T. FRIDA: VIVA LA VIDA! = LONG LIVE
LIFE!
By
Emily Fultz
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