Book Review: BOOKSPEAK! by Laura P. Salas

Bibliography
Salas, Laura P. 2011. BOOKSPEAK! Ill. by Josee Bisaillon. New York: Clarion Books.
ISBN: 978-0-547-22300-1

Plot Summary
BOOKSPEAK is a collection of poems by Laura P. Salas. This collection is centered around books ranging from the stories inside books to the book's perspective of someone falling asleep on it.

Critique Analysis
Each of Salas' poems are unique and fun to read. It is easy to envision reading this collection to a group. The poems are centered around books, but the perception changes. There is a poem about the steps it takes to publish a book. There is another poem with the "Beginning," "Middle," and "End" arguing who should come first in a story. This book is a wonderful example of an introduction to children's poetry.

Review Excerpts
*Positive review from Booklist
*Positive review from School Library Journal

Connections
BOOKSPEAK! is a great introduction to children's literature. Children can read the poems in a chorus or in groups. They can share poetry out loud or even try to write their own poems about books.