Alabama poet and author Irene Latham has done it again, and what a delight it is! Fresh Delicious: Poems from the Farmer’s Market is her latest poetry collection. Containing about twenty poems, this collection just smacks of summer. Each poem celebrates a farmer’s bounty from the perspective of a farmer’s market customer. Readers can enjoy the delectable goodness of tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, farm fresh eggs, corn, and my own personal favorite, purple hull peas, just by turning the pages of this colorful collection of poetry. Mique Moriuchi’s illustrations are cartoonish and very kid-friendly–the perfect complement to Latham’s playful poems. I can see this collection inspiring young writers to compose their own poems, especially if the collection is coupled with a fruit-and-veggie poetry teatime. In fact, Irene has included some yummy recipes in her book, so there you go–poetry and treats! Highly Recommended. (Wordsong 2016)
My girls and I had the privilege of meeting Irene Latham (again!) on Thursday at a local school where she had come to speak to and encourage young writers. What a treat!
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