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Wind, Water, Stone by Octavio Paz
translated by Eliot Weinberger

#aprilpoetrychallenge for #nationalpoetrymonth

14 April - hollow

This book is amazing! Picture books are a great opportunity for talking about injustice, but few of them bring up the topic of murder. This is really a middle grade book. The illustrations are amazing. But I love seeing the kids faces when I tell them that when I wake a little girl, I was not allowed to wear pants at school, and I'm not even that old! I also describe myself as having brown hair, so...

I couldn‘t get into this one so giving myself permission to DNF

To start tomorrow night

“It‘s fun to be a border kid, to wake up early Saturdays and cross the bridge to Mexico with my dad”

In They Call Me Güero, we meet a Mexican American boy named Güero who shares his unique life through poetry. With his light skin and red hair, Güero sometimes feels different, but he celebrates who he is through his love for reading, video games, and hanging out with his “misfit squad” of friends. Inspired by Güero, try writing your poem about something important to you—you might find that, like Güero.

They call me Güero invites you into the world of a pale-skinned, nerdy boy with a rich Latino heritage. Güero is a reader, a gamer, and a budding musician who rolls with a tight-knit crew of misfits. Through his sharp, heartfelt poetry, he brings everyday experiences to life—making poetry cool along the way. Dive into Güero‘s journey as he navigates life, friendship, and identity, one verse at a time.

“You're a border kid, a foot on either bank. Your ancestors crossed this river a thousand times.“

I felt neutral toward this book however felt as though other poetry books would be more suited toward working with younger grades.