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Swimming Upstream

Middle School Poems

By Kristine O’Connell George, Debbie Tilley

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The ups and downs of the middle school experience are explored in these poems by award-winning poet Kristine O’Connell George

“Engaging.” —The Bulletin
 
“Sweet and on key.” —Booklist
 
“From humorous to angst-ridden, this collection offers verses that will captivate your pre-teen.” —Scholastic.com
 
The first year of middle school brings an array of new experiences and challenges. Award-winning poet Kristine O’Connell George’s short, accessible poems are complemented by lively illustrations and will evoke the most memorable moments of the school year.
ISBN: 9781328900180
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Mar 27, 2018
List price: $12.5
No of pages: 80
Trim Size: 4.950 in (w) x 8.900 in (h) x 0.250 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Poetry / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / School & Education
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / New Experience
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Kristine O’Connell George

Biography

Kristine O’Connell George is an acclaimed poet who conducts poetry workshops for children and teachers. She is the author of several books of poetry for young people, including Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems and The Great Frog Race, winner of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award. She lives with her family in Southern California. Visit her online at kristinegeorge.com and on Twitter at @Kristine_George. 

Debbie Tilley

Biography

Debbie Tilley has illustrated many books for children, including Spaghetti And Meatballs For All by Marilyn Burns and Babies Don’t Eat Pizza by Dianne Danzig. She lives in Escondido, California.
 

The ups and downs of the middle school experience are explored in these poems by award-winning poet Kristine O'Connell George

“Engaging.” —The Bulletin
 
“Sweet and on key.” —Booklist
 
“From humorous to angst-ridden, this collection offers verses that will captivate your pre-teen.” —Scholastic.com
 
The first year of middle school brings an array of new experiences and challenges. Award-winning poet Kristine O’Connell George’s short, accessible poems are complemented by lively illustrations and will evoke the most memorable moments of the school year.

ISBN: 9781328900180
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Mar 27, 2018
List price: $12.5
No of pages: 80
Trim Size: 4.950 in (w) x 8.900 in (h) x 0.250 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Poetry / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / School & Education
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / New Experience
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Kristine O’Connell George

Biography

Kristine O'Connell George is an acclaimed poet who conducts poetry workshops for children and teachers. She is the author of several books of poetry for young people, including Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems and The Great Frog Race, winner of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award. She lives with her family in Southern California. Visit her online at kristinegeorge.com and on Twitter at @Kristine_George. 

Debbie Tilley

Biography

Debbie Tilley has illustrated many books for children, including Spaghetti And Meatballs For All by Marilyn Burns and Babies Don’t Eat Pizza by Dianne Danzig. She lives in Escondido, California.