If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility

ISBN: 978-1536219791

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Poems selected by Irene Latham and Charles Waters

Illustrated by Olivia Sua

Candlewick Books

An ode to imagination and the power of “if,” this exhilarating poetry collection features the voices of thirty-one diverse poets.

"This sparkling collection of 30 short poems urges readers to look closely, listen carefully, and ponder connections to the world around us." —School Library Journal

"All [poems] offer similar levels of insight and promise, from the many things that can be created with just a pencil to the joys of visiting Grandma, catching a wishing fish, or sharing intimate moments with a friend." —Booklist

Sua’s charming mixed-media illustrations, which make wonderful use of collage, echo and extend the poets’ imagery, depicting oft-joyous children with varied skin tones and hair textures. A fresh, appealing anthology that celebrates the freedom inherent in possibility. —Kirkus Review

This hopeful poetry collection edited by The Mistakes That Made Us collaborators Latham and Waters examines how one builds self-confidence through adventure (and a little bit of magic). —Publisher's Weekly

Contributors gathered for a virtual reading 3-3-2025 to celebrate release day!