LITERATURE
Levine, Gail Carson

Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It: False Apology Poems

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Matthew Cordell. Levine unapologetically riffs on William Carlos Williams's poem "This Is Just to Say" in this collection of light verse that shows readers there's a lot more to be un-sorry about besides purloined chilled plums. Accompanied by an appropriately scruffy, subversive cartoon, each poem mimics Williams's structure. Levine's spirited encouragement of readers to write their own false apology poems will likely be heeded.

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