Book Descriptions
for Black Stars in a White Night Sky by JonArno Lawson and Sherwin Tjia
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
Short poems on diverse, offbeat, and sometimes surprising topics are sup ported by imaginative black-and-white illustrations in this interesting col lection. Alliteration, assonance, rhythm, and comical sound play introduce characters, such as an eloquent elephant, “Winsome Billy Willoughby,” and “Merciful Percival.” Some selections are thought provoking. “Why do days and months have names but not weeks?” “How, without arms / did the sun
Originally pub lished by Pedlar Press Canada, in 2006.
From the Publisher
Philosophy and tomfoolery are equally at home in this exemplary new volume of poetry. These entertaining poems explore everything from love and conformity to the nature of time. Lawson stretches the boundaries of various poetic forms to create verses that are at turns humorous and thought provoking.
What's left of me?
What's right of me?
You're hungered by the
sight of me.
I need what's left,
so do what's right
and please don't take
another bite. --FROM THE BOOK
