Charles Waters Poetry
Books
Here are some of the books and e-books that my poems are featured in:
If I Could Choose A Best Day:
Poems of Possibility
Selected by Irene Latham and Charles Waters.
Illustrated by Olivia Sua.
Candlewick Press.
ISBN-10: 1536219797
ISBN-13: 978-1536219791
Available to Order: AMAZON IndieBound Little Shop of Stories
"A fresh, appealing anthology that celebrates the freedom inherent in possibility."
—Kirkus Reviews
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"It could take young audiences almost anywhere—if they’re willing to let it."
—Booklist
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"This thoughtful collection rewards repeat readings, begs to be shared or read aloud, and will resonate with a wide audience of readers and educators."
—School Library Journal
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The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty Poets
Selected by Irene Latham and Charles Waters.
Illustrated by Mercè López.
Carolrhoda Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group.
ISBN-10: 1728492106
ISBN-13: 978-1728492100
Available to Order: AMAZON IndieBound Little Shop of Stories
"An anthology packed with a broad spectrum of human emotion and experience."
—Publisher's Weekly ★ STARRED REVIEW
"Charming and insightful...A gentle reminder of the stepping stones making up the path to growth, discovery, and creativity."
—Booklist ★ STARRED REVIEW
“This accessible, well-tuned collection of poetry will reassure and delight young readers in equal measure.”
—School Library Journal
"Comforting reminders that nobody’s perfect, infused with lessons large and small."
—Kirkus Reviews
State List: Pennsylvania
A Junior Library Guild Selection
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Mascot
by Charles Waters and Traci Sorell.
Cover Art by Nicole Neidhardt (Navajo).
Charlesbridge Publishing.
ISBN-10: 1623543800
ISBN-13: 978-1623543808
Available to Order: AMAZON IndieBound Little Shop of Stories
"Waters and Sorell's plain spoken verse is always sharp and direct."
— New York Times
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Starred Reviews & Highly Recommended:
Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal
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Named One Of The Best Books Of The Year:
National Public Radio, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews,
New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library
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Awards:
Honor Book - American Indian Youth Literature Award
Honor Book - Jane Addams Children’s Book Award
Honor Book - Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children
Nerdy Book Club Award for Poetry & Novels in Verse
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State List: California, District of Columbia, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
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Top 10 Kids Indie Next List, American Booksellers Association
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Be A Bridge
by Irene Latham and Charles Waters.
Illustrated by Nabila Adani.
Carolrhoda Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group.
ISBN-10: 1728423384
ISBN-13: 978-1728423388
Available to Order: AMAZON
Bookshop IndieBound
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"A charming and welcome read bound to help cultivate a kinder next generation." - Kirkus Reviews
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State List: Alabama, California, South Carolina
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African Town
by Irene Latham and Charles Waters.
Illustrations by Vivian Shih.
G. P. Putnam's Sons, a division
of Penguin Random House.
ISBN-10: 0593322886
ISBN-13: 978-0593322888
Available to Order: AMAZON
Bookshop IndieBound
Winner of the 2023 Scott O'Dell Award
for Historical Fiction
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15 Best Historical Fiction Books of 2022 - Oprah Daily
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2023 Best Fiction For Young Adults - Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of ALA
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State List: Alabama, Connecticut, Michigan, Oklahoma, South Carolina,
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"A compelling novel that doubles as an important historic document, invaluable for both classroom use and independent reading." - Starred Review, Booklist
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"African Town is a book that should be both taught and treasured." - Starred Review, BookPage
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"This honest, heartrending, and inspiring story is an important and necessary contribution to historical fiction collections for young adult readers." - Starred Review, School Library Journal
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"The voice of the characters is strong and ... the journey itself is not to be missed." - Starred Review, School Library Connection
DICTIONARY FOR A BETTER WORLD
Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z
by Irene Latham and Charles Waters.
Illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini.
Carolrhoda Books, a division
of Lerner Publishing Group.
NCTE Notable Poetry and Verse Novels Selection
State List: Alabama, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Utah
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"A literary, artistic, and pedagogical marvel." - School Library Journal
"A creative and inspirational resource suitable for a broad range of ages and uses." - Kirkus Reviews
"Latham and Waters rifle the storehouse of poetic forms ... the approach creates multiple pathways for engagement." - Starred Review, Publishers Weekly
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"Any reader ... will find a trove of accessible and appealing material within these colorful, cheerful pages." - Booklist
CAN I TOUCH YOUR HAIR?
Poems of Race, Mistakes and Friendship
by Irene Latham and Charles Waters.
Illustrated by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko.
Carolrhoda Books, a division
of Lerner Publishing Group.
"A brave and touching portrayal worthy of sharing in classrooms across America." - Starred Kirkus Review
State List: Alabama, Delaware, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah
Charlotte Huck Honor Book
NCTE Notable Children's Book
ALA Notable Children's Book
Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book
Named one of 10 Books All Young Georgians Should Read
Nerdy Book Club Award Winner
Cybils Award Nominee
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