Please Excuse This Poem: 100 New Poets for the Next Generation

Edited by Brett Fletcher Lauer and Lynn Melnick

This compilation of 100 poems will relate well to older teens. The poems take a raw view of life for teens, and a closer examination of the issues they face. Some of the poems are deep. Some of the poems take very close examination to understand, while some of the poems are straight forward. This is not a quick read. The collection does contain references to all aspects of teen life including drugs, language, alcohol, and sexual content. For this reason it is best for High School and Public Libraries.

Review by Jessica Moody, Olympus Jr High Media Center
Rating: ★★½✩✩ (2.5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 10+

Please Excuse This Poem: 100 New Poets for the Next Generation
Edited by Brett Fletcher Lauer and Lynn Melnick
Viking Books for Young Readers
290 pages
Release Date: March 10, 2015

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2015 YA Nonfiction, Brett Fletcher Lauer, Jessica Moody, Lynn Melnick, Please Excuse This Poem, Poetry, YA Poetry