A Maze Me: Poems for Girls

A collection of seventy-two poems written especially for girls ages twelve and up by the much-honored and beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye. "A lovely, rich collection that promises to be a lasting companion for young writers."—School Library Journal (starred review)

First love, friendship, school, family, community, having a crush, loving your mother and hating your mother, sense of self, body image, hopes and dreams . . . these seventy-two poems by Naomi Shihab Nye—written expressly for this collection—will speak to girls of all ages. An honest, insightful, inspirational, and amazing collection. "A wide age range will respond to these deeply felt poems about everyday experiences, which encourage readers to lean eagerly into their lives and delight in its passages."—ALA Booklist (starred review). An introduction by the author is included.

What does it feel like to find your place in the world, one quiet moment at a time?

• Finding Your Voice: Explore the big questions and quiet thoughts of growing up, from first crushes to discovering who you are meant to be.
• The In-Between Years: These poems perfectly capture that feeling of being on a skinny road between childhood and adulthood.
• Friendship and Family: Navigate the beautiful and sometimes complicated relationships with the people who know you best—from loving your mother to sometimes hating her, too.
• Everyday Wonder: Gentle, honest, and heartfelt poems that find magic in the ordinary, from the sifter in the kitchen to the sound of a trolley bell.