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Occasionally, new books are released that are written in the form of poetry. That is to say, the entire story is told through one poem (or, more often, many different poems) that push the character and plot development forward.
This is such a creative way to tell a story! Here are some examples of books written this way that I’ve enjoyed.
1. Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse
2. Sold by Patricia McCormick
3. The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
4. Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
5. The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
6. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Unknown
7. Booked (The Crossover, #2) by Kwame Alexander
8. Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
The ones of these I’ve read—#1, 3, and 4—are such powerful stories.
For sure!
I keep meaning to try Sir Gwain!
I think you’d like it.
Ooh, yes! I don’t read many books in verse but I loved Clap When You Land and The Poet X! Another book in verse I enjoyed immensely is Punching the Air. It also had beautiful artwork to accompany the verse. Great take on the topic 🙂
Ooh, cool. Looking it up now. Thanks, Dini.
Great topic! I loved Clap When You Land and want to read more of her books. I can only think of one other, with chapters from one character’s perspective written in prose and the other main character’s written in verse (Sisters of the Winter Wood by Rene Rossner). I remember my daughter reading Out of the Dust way back when, and loving it!
That book sounds good! I’m glad your daughter loved Out of the Dust.
Fab topic!
Thank you.
I’ve read about books that use this as the way they tell a story, but don’t think I’ve ever read one that does. Probably the closest I’ve coming is letters with titles like Dear Mr. Knightley or ‘Guernsey.’ 🙂 Thanks so much for visiting my list today!
That’s cool, Rissi, and you’re welcome.
I’m not a huge fan of poetry, but I really like when authors use it for an effect.
I hear you there!
I haven’t read any poetry, but this topic makes me want to check it out.
I always like your posts. I guess I didn’t realize Sir gawain was by an unknown but it makes sense as it’s so old.
Happy Tues!