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Margarita Engle

Margarita Engle (she/her) is the Cuban American author of many books including the verse novels Your Heart, My Sky; With a Star in My Hand; The Surrender Tree, a Newbery Honor winner; and Forest World. Her verse memoirs include Soaring Earth and Enchanted Air, which received the Pura Belpré Award, a Walter Dean Myers Award Honor, and was a finalist for the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction, among others. Her picture books include Drum Dream Girl; Dancing Hands; and The Flying Girl. Visit her at MargaritaEngle.com. 
Destiny Finds Her Way
Singing with Elephants

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Destiny Finds Her Way
Singing with Elephants

Secondary Education Books for World Poetry Month

In April we celebrate World Poetry Month! From timeless voices like Williams Shakespeare to contemporary poets like Amanda Gorman, poetry continues to evolve while amplifying diverse perspectives and lived experiences. For middle and high school students, engaging with poetry builds analytical skills and sharpens written and verbal communication. This April, explore bold ideas, elevate student

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