During National Poetry Month, the featured books on display include novels in verse. (See previous post.) In today's Take A Look Tuesday post, we'll take a closer look at this popular format.
Currently the library collection has 39 titles that are cataloged as novels in verse. Titles include those by popular authors Kwame Alexander, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Ellen Hopkins.
Novels in verse address a broad range of topics genres. Several in the collection connect to historical events, like these:
They can also reflect family dynamics and highlight relationships in families and among friends, like these titles:
Several titles also have a focus on social, emotional, and mental health:
See something that looks interesting? Feel free to stop by to talk about any of these novels in verse or other books you might be looking for. Remember, many are also available on MackinVIA if the print copy you'd like is already checked out.
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