My Poet by Patricia MacLachlan, Jen Hill
Published by HarperCollins US on November 30, 2022
ISBN: 006297114X
Pages: 32
Genres: Biography/Autobiography, Realistic Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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My Poet is the story of a young girl and an older woman. This young, unnamed protagonist follows an older woman through the natural world, learning what it means to be a poet and observe the world around her. A beautiful lyrical look at the poetry of Mary Oliver and a young Patricia MacLachlan’s slightly embellished relationship with the poet.

The words are reminiscent of Mary Oliver, simple and clear while still resonant with the beauty of nature and our relationship to it, showing the reader how anyone can be a poet and an artist if they pay enough attention. The pictures are easy to follow and support the story incredibly well. A worthwhile addition to any collection.

A Cream of the Crop nominee.

Reviewed by Mary Randall, Patten Free Library