Books with author Lee Hopkins

Starred review, Kirkus Reviews Starred review, Publishers Weekly Starred review, School Library Journal Best Books of 2019, Kirkus Reviews From the joyous to the poignant, poems by award-winning, diverse poets are paired with images by celebrated illustrators from similar backgrounds to pay homage to what is both unique and universal about growing up in the United States. Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander takes us on a riotous ride through good times and sad spent with his extended family a journey perfectly captured by Coretta Scott King Award winner Michele Wood s vibrant overflowing and overlapping images. Pura Belpré Award winner Margarita Engle shares happy memories of learning to embroider, accompanied by fine artist and printmaker Paula Barragán s colorful graphic representation of a granddaughter and grandmother at work. Bestselling author Nick Bruel talks about his confusion over having to define himself by a single racial label, which is brought to life by newcomer Janine Macbeth s reflective image of herself trying to figure out her own mixed ancestry. Together these heartfelt poems and captivating illustrations shine a light on the rich diversity of people in our nation as well as the timeless human connections and experiences we all share. Readers of any age and background will find much that sparks their memories and opens their eyes.

The adventures of a gutsy mother and her two lively sons continue in this delightful sequel to Lee Bennett Hopkins' acclaimed novel Mama. When Mama's son, Mark, interviews the custodian for the school newspaper, a friendship develops. An invitation to dinner and family outings follow, and--for the first time since her divorce--Mama begins to feel that she has at last met a man she can trust ... and maybe even love.

The Witch of Havenshire, D.L. HopkinsTormented by the knowledge that the woman she’d always called Mother wasn’t related to her, and the father who knew about it was murdered, Jacelyn Ridgely finds herself the center of a conspiracy that spans three warring countries and two royal houses. The only person she can trust has been ripped from her side and now she must face the world alone. In the capital city, new advisors are coming out of the woodwork, yet she is haunted by her brother’s words, “Don’t trust anyone.” What caused her father to remove his family from the capital? Why would he have left his heritage and status behind to live the life of a country farmer? What is his relationship to the King’s family? Flanked only by her wolves and her wit, how will Jacey navigate the ruthless intrigues of fate? In Book 2 of the Havenshire series, D.L. Hopkins has woven a tightly intriguing old fashioned story of loss and obsession, greed and renewal, survival and self-invention.

Sex is everywhere.You can turn off the television, never buy another magazine, and keep your children home until their grown, but we absolutely cannot keep them from learning about sexuality...and it would be wrong if we tried. Often people still grasping at some form of morality over-react to our sex saturated society and stick their heads in the sand, letting people make God's gift to a man and his wife, dirty. Our young people want to learn about this subject, and if their mentors zip their mouths and make it uncomfortable, they will go to other sources. The G.L.A.M. Girl's Guide To Sex is a book to teach young ladies that they need to prepare their hearts for purity so when they are faced with (and they will be at some point) the temptation to yield to the lust of the flesh, they will instead stand up for Christ.

Sex is everywhere.You can turn off the television, never buy another magazine, and keep your children home until their grown, but we absolutely cannot keep them from learning about sexuality...and it would be wrong if we tried. Often people still grasping at some form of morality over-react to our sex saturated society and stick their heads in the sand, letting people make God's gift to a man and his wife, dirty. Our young people want to learn about this subject, and if their mentors zip their mouths and make it uncomfortable, they will go to other sources. The G.L.A.M. Girl's Guide To Sex is a book to teach young ladies that they need to prepare their hearts for purity so when they are faced with (and they will be at some point) the temptation to yield to the lust of the flesh, they will instead stand up for Christ. This is a must read for your teenage girl!

Mick Thompson is an undisputed star at Wonder Wheels, a happening roller-skating rink. Mick falls hard for quiet, sensitive Kitty Rhodes when he meets her at the rink and the two quickly become inseparable. But Kitty harbors a dark secret that isn’t exposed until things take a tragic turn and Mick is left to face the shattered pieces of his seemingly perfect life.About the Author: Lee Bennett Hopkins is an acclaimed poet and writer, and has created numerous poetry anthologies for young readers. He is the recipient of the 2009 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children, which honors his body of work, and founder of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award and the Lee Bennett Hopkins/IRA Promising Poet Award. Hopkins’s books have won many honors, including ALA Notable Children’s Books, Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, Children’s Choices, American Bookseller Pick of the Lists, Christopher Award, and New York Public Library Best Children’s Books. He lives in Cape Coral, Florida.

Recognizing children's natural delight in rhyme and wordplay, poet and teacher Lee Bennett Hopkins suggests ways for educators to use nursery rhymes, jump-rope jingles, and songs as springboards to the enjoyment of poetry. He also introduces twenty-four modern children's poets, including Nikki Giovanni, Shel Silverstein, and Carl Sandburg, through brief biographies and helpful bibliographies. This indispensable volume concludes with numerous activities--many suggested and successfully used by educators in the classroom-to get children excited about and involved in reading, writing, and enjoying poetry.Pass the Poetry, Please! has been a staple in classrooms and libraries across the country for over twenty-five years and has proven itself an invaluable resource. This new edition-revised, enlarged, and updated-contains a wealth of new ideas for bringing children and poetry together. So turn the page and learn how you can pass the poetry!