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Walt Whitman: Words for America

Walt Whitman: Words for America

By Barbara Kerley, illustrated by Brian Selznick

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  • Biography and Autobiography
  • General Nonfiction
  • Poetry and Rhymes

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  • American History
  • Civil War Period and Reconstruction
  • American Civil War
  • Literature
  • Literature Appreciation
  • Life Experiences

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Walt Whitman: Words for America

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The pioneering team that brought you the Caldecott Honor-winning The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins turns their attention to Walt Whitman-poet, American, and Civil War hero.

Meticulously researched and documented, and fueled by Kerley and Selznick's trademark passion, Walt Whitman: Words for America is the consummate portrait of a man and an artist. His powerful and deeply affecting story will inspire readers of all ages.

Includes author and illustrator notes, selections from Walt Whitman's poetry, source notes, and suggestions for further reading.

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Barbara Kerley's biography
Barbara Kerley

Barbara Kerley is the author of Walt Whitman: Words for America, The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins and Greetings from Planet Earth

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Brian Selznick's biography
Brian Selznick
Brian Selznick is the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor winner, The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins, and the New York Times-Best Illustrated Walt Whitman: Words for America, both by Barbara Kerley, as well as the Sibert Honor winner When Marian Sang, by Pam Muñoz Ryan. In 2008 he won the Caldecott Medal for the groundbreaking title, The Invention of Hugo Cabret.
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