Charles Waters Poetry
Books
Here are some of the books and e-books that my poems are featured in:
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
"A charming and welcome read bound to help cultivate a kinder next generation." - Kirkus Reviews
African Town
by Irene Latham and Charles Waters.
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
15 Best Historical Fiction Books of 2022 - Oprah Daily
State List: South Carolina, Oklahoma
"A compelling novel that doubles as an important historic document, invaluable for both classroom use and independent reading." - Starred Review, Booklist
"African Town is a book that should be both taught and treasured." - Starred Review, BookPage
"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
"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.
State Awards List (Utah)
"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
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.
NCTE Charlotte Huck Honor Book
NCTE Notable Children's Book
ALA Notable Children's Book
Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book
State Awards List (DE, MI, PA, & UT)
Named one of 10 Books All Young Georgians Should Read
Nerdy Book Club Award Winner
Cybils Award Nominee
