Star Deep and Odes


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Morning in Serra Mattu


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A mosaic of interrelated stories exploding with personality, myth, and geohistorical weight, Morning in Serra Mattu is a profound, joyful meditation on life in modern Sudan. Arif Gamal seamlessly blends large-scale political realities with the local and the traditional: “old villages/whose ancient way is so composed/each single blade of grass is known/and in its place.” Epic in scope, spellbinding in its intimacy, generosity, and wisdom, Morning in Serra Mattu is the book we didn’t know we needed. how thrilling it was in the earliest morning to race barefoot down the sandy slopes and dunes with all the bellowing goats and dogs and sheep and other animals for their first morning drink and to swim in the fresh waters of the flowing river while the thousand upon thousand of high unhindered Nubian stars began to fall away before a tinge of milky line along the hills until light grew from nearly nothing to an immensity —from “Return to Serra Mattu”




Crown


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Named one of the best books of 2017 by NPR, the Huffington Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, the Horn Book Magazine, the News & Observer, BookPage, Chicago Public Library, and more The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads, and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty. That crisp yet subtle line makes boys sharper, more visible, more aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they look good: lesser grades turn into As; girls take notice; even a mother’s hug gets a little tighter. Everyone notices. A fresh cut makes boys fly. This rhythmic, read-aloud title is an unbridled celebration of the self-esteem, confidence, and swagger boys feel when they leave the barber’s chair—a tradition that places on their heads a figurative crown, beaming with jewels, that confirms their brilliance and worth and helps them not only love and accept themselves but also take a giant step toward caring how they present themselves to the world. The fresh cuts. That’s where it all begins. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut is a high-spirited, engaging salute to the beautiful, raw, assured humanity of black boys and how they see themselves when they approve of their reflections in the mirror.







Odes and epodes


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Sea Star Wishes


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Selected as a Children's Poet Laureate Monthly Book Pick, Sea Star Wishes captures the varied and colorful world of our beautiful coastal shores. Discover the wonders of the sea and enjoy a day at the beach in playful and imaginative poetry and illustrations. In these coastal poems for kids, children meet sea lions, starfish, jellyfish, and other animals in the ocean, and dream about sandcastles and other beach activities. This fun, lyrical children's poetry collection by award-winning children's singer and songwriter Eric Ode features lively illustrations by Washington State Book Award recipient Erik Brooks. Sea Star Wishes Do sea stars make wishes on stars of the night and dream that they might be as shiny and bright? And if they make wishes perhaps it could be that fishes make wishes on stars of the sea.




Odes to Life!


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"About the book" A Literary Journey Through Lyrical Expressions of Passion and Praise: In the realm of poetry, the ode stands as a testament to the power of language to capture the essence of human experience. It is a form of verse that celebrates, praises, or laments, often employing a grand and elevated style, ranging from the personal to the universal. This comprehensive collection of odes, spanning across eras and cultures, offers a captivating exploration of the diverse themes and emotions that have inspired poets throughout history. From the ancient Greeks and Romans, whose odes extolled the virtues of heroes and the beauty of nature, to the Romantic poets of the 19th century, who poured their hearts out in passionate odes to love, loss, and the sublime, this anthology traces the evolution of the ode and its enduring significance in the literary landscape. Discover odes to nature's wonders, to the transformative power of love, to the resilience of the human spirit, and to the profound mysteries of existence. Whether you are a seasoned poetry aficionado or a newcomer to the world of verse, this collection of odes promises an enriching and transformative literary experience. Let the lyrical melodies of these poems transport you to a realm of heightened emotions, where language transcends its ordinary boundaries and becomes an instrument of profound insight and expression.




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