Librarian in Training
Kristin Powell
Hello! I am an educator of 17 years. Having spent the first half of my career in the 7th grade ELA classroom, I am looking forward to my next chapter in the world of the school library!
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"A novel in verse can be a fantasy or a work of nonfiction, as long as it is a narrative told through poetry...because of their fast pace and emotional charge, whether they cover someone’s life, an imaginary tale, or a difficult moment in history, novels in verse tend to stick [with me] for a long time." - Sasha Dowdy
In his text, A Poet’s Glossary, Edward Hirsch defines the verse novel:
“A novel in poetry. A hybrid form, the verse novel filters the devices of fiction through the medium of poetry. There are antecedents for the novelization of poetry in long narrative poems, in epics, chronicles, and romances, but the verse novel itself, as a distinct nineteenth-century genre, is different than the long poem that tells a story because it appropriates the discourse and language, the stylistic features of the novel as a protean [versatile] form.”
Verse novels are hybrid storytellers. This guide will provide resources for both teen readers (middle/high school) interested in novels in verse, and adolescent educators who work with young readers through reader's advisory, book tastings, and book talks. Discover the world of verse novels: explore the benefits and browse the diverse virtual bookshelves of popular titles!
The Ghosts of Rose Hill by ISBN: 9781682633380Publication Date: 2022-05-10A brilliantly original tale about embracing your power, facing your monsters, and loving deeply enough to transcend a century. Steeped in history and the experiences of immigrant families, especially Jewish families, each carefully-chosen word of this magical verse novel casts a spell.
