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    Acrostic Poems
    Acrostic Poems
    Acrostic Poems
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    Acrostic Poems

    By Lisa M. Bolt Simons and Kathleen Petelinsek

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    Presents an overview of acrostic poems, including the form's history, elements, and traits and how poets use acrostic poems to express ideas.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateJan 1, 2015
    ISBN9781631438134
    Acrostic Poems
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    Lisa M. Bolt Simons

    Lisa M. Bolt Simons has published more than 60 nonfiction children’s books, as well as four middle grade “choose your path” novels and an adult history book. She’s twice received an Honorable Mention for the McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers in Children’s Literature. She’s also received two Minnesota State Arts Board grants and other accolades for her writing. Lisa is a proud mom to her science- and math-minded twin daughter and son. Originally from Colorado, Lisa lives in Minnesota with her husband, who also loves to read.

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