A Suitcase of Seaweed and Other Poems

By Janet S. Wong

Book Overview

A Suitcase of Seaweed is a collection of poems for teens. Poet Janet Wong was inspired by her Chinese and Korean heritage and her American childhood in writing these poems about race, identity, and the wide variety of emotions that a young adult feels. A New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age and a NCSS Notable Trade Book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419698095
• ISBN13: 9781419698095
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Insightful, elegantly written poetry on a diverse level

As a teacher of Korean descent, I am constantly looking for literature that exemplifies the various cultures seen in my classroom. Janet S. Wong does a wonderful job creating images of her childhood and expressing the 'balance' of several cultures that is often endured by children of diverse backgrounds. I discovered this book during a university course on poetry this summer and am looking forward to incorporate it in my poetry unit for the upcoming school year.