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Reaching the Stars Poems about Extraordinary Women and Girls

Name: Reaching the Stars Poems about Extraordinary Women and Girls
ISBN: 9781509814282

By Jan Dean, Liz Brownlee and others

Adjectives

inspiring empowering diverse

Genres

Poetry/Verse Non-fiction Biography

Synopsis

This vibrant collection of poems celebrates the remarkable achievements of women and girls throughout history. Featuring figures like Malala Yousafzai, Rosa Parks, Margaret Hamilton, Ada Lovelace, Helen Keller, Mary Shelley, and Edith Cavell, these poems inspire readers to dream big and break barriers. Perfect for young history and poetry enthusiasts.

About the author

Jan Dean is a poet and author who loves writing fun and imaginative poems for children. Her poems often make people laugh and think about the world in new ways. Jan enjoys visiting schools to share her love of poetry and to inspire young writers to create their own fantastic stories and verses.

Pages

112 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2017

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