I’m so thrilled to be doing the cover reveal for GNOMES and UNGNOMES Poems of Hidden Creatures created by writers and illustrators of The Writers’ Loft.
This is the first time that I’ve submitted poems because I’ve never really felt like I knew how to write poetry. But since the topic was mythological creatures which I love and there was a special call for Haiku poems, I decided to give it a go. I especially wanted to include Asian mythological creatures from China, Japan, and Korea since my children are a mix of these three.
Here’s more!
GNOMES and UNGNOMES Poems of Hidden Creatures is an expansive collection of original, illustrated poems about mythological creatures. Criss-cross the globe through the lens of over 100 authors and illustrators. From the nightmare-eating Baku of Japan to the weather-weaving Acalica fairies of Bolivia.
Can you keep track of all seven heads of the Cambrian dragon? Ever wondered what’s inside a unicorn’s horn? Can you spot the Spectre Moose in Maine? Flip the page to India and behold the stunning 9-animal patchwork Navagunjara. Or pop into a middle school dance just in time to watch Big Foot stomp on his date’s toe! Oh no!
From the tourist-terrorizing Drop Bears of Australia to the fireball Soucoyant of the Caribbean, this anthology is packed with more mermaids, gnomes, and other mythological creatures than you can point a shaky camera at.
With over 13 different types of poems, this book is an unbelievable poetry resource for teachers, librarians, and parents. Don’t forget to find the hidden gnome on every spread!
Without further ado …
Here
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cover
reveal!
Ta
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Cover reveal for GNOMES and UNGNOMES Poems of Hidden Creatures
Here are all the contributors:
This will be out in time for the December holidays!
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Thank you, Mia! We’re so excited for this book!
Love the cover and am thankful to have two poems in this anthology: “Wolf Girl” and
“”Reflecting on Medusa.” Can’t wait to get a copy in my hands! Thank you, Pragmatic Mom and Writers’ Loft.
Beautiful cover art and enticing description of what’s inside.
I also enjoyed your trailer and seeing that quinoa is included in your upcoming book Food for the Future.
Congrats and Thank You!
Can’t wait!!