Walt Whitman
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004

Walt Whitman

Written by Barbara Kerley · Illustrated by Brian Selznick

A poet becomes a Civil War nurse, finding purpose in giving soldiers a voice.

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56 pages· AD970L
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Walt Whitman, renowned poet and unexpected Civil War nurse, finds himself amidst the chaos of a divided nation. As he tends to soldiers from both sides, he discovers a deeper calling: to capture their stories and the essence of America through his writing. With each encounter, Whitman is inspired to give a voice to the voiceless, transcending the boundaries of war and race. This powerful journey reveals the heart of a man who seeks to unite a fractured country with the power of words. Will his pen heal the wounds of a nation?

From the publisher

Did you know that poet Walt Whitman was also a Civil War nurse? Devastated by his country dividing and compelled to service by his brother’s war injury, Walt nursed all soldiers–Union and Confederate, black and white. By getting to know them through many intense and affecting experiences, he began to see a greater life purpose: His writing could give these men a voice, and in turn, achieve his highest aspiration–to capture the true spirit of America. Dramatic, powerful, and deeply moving, this consummate portrait of Whitman will inspire readers to pick up their pens and open their hearts to humanity.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2004)Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2005)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
56
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD970L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.4
F&P level
~W
Publication
Published
October 1, 2004
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439357913

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