About This Lesson
Whatever we feel, our faces mirror our emotions. These 16 evocative poems are brought to life in diverse and detailed faces that reveal the universal feelings we all share. Girls and boys, women and men invite us to experience their world and find the connections that bring us together. Poet Lee Bennett Hopkins gathers works from Joseph Bruchac, Nikki Grimes, Pat Mora, Carole Boston Weatherford, Janet S. Wong, and more. The educator's guide from Lee & Low Books includes a book summary, background, vocabulary, discussion questions, writing prompts, ELL support, and interdisciplinary activities.