A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams (Incredible Lives for Young Readers)

by Jen Bryant

Other authorsMelissa Sweet (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 2008

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers (2008), Edition: Illustrated, 34 pages

Description

This picture book biography of William Carlos Williams traces childhood events that lead him to become a doctor and a poet.

Awards

Caldecott Medal (Honor Book — 2009)

Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2011)

Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Poetry — 2010)

Parents' Choice Book Award (2008)

Lupine Award (Winner — Picture Book — 2008)

12 more

Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 2009)

New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books (2008)

Charlotte Zolotow Award (Honor Book — 2009)

CCBC Choices (2009)

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (2009)

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2009)

Great Reads from Great Places (New Jersey — 2017)

Notable Children's Book (2009)

Teacher Favorites Award (2009)

NCTE/CLA Notable Children's Book in the English Language Arts (2009)

School Library Journal Best Book of the Year (2008)

Book Links Lasting Connections (2008)

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Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

2008

Physical description

34 p.; 10.25 inches

ISBN

0802853021 / 9780802853028

DDC/MDS

811.52

811.52

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