# Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z - Hardcover

by **Irene Latham** (Author), **Charles Waters** (Author), **Mehrdokht Amini** (Illustrator)

**How can we make the world a better place?**

This inspiring resource for middle-grade readers is organized as a dictionary; each entry presents a word related to creating a better world, such as _ally, empathy,_ or _respect_. For each word, there is a poem, a quote from an inspiring person, a personal anecdote from the authors, and a "try it" prompt for an activity.  
  
This second poetic collaboration from Irene Latham and Charles Waters builds upon themes of diversity and inclusiveness from their previous book _Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship._ Illustrations from Iranian-British artist Mehrdokht Amini offer readers a rich visual experience.

"Latham and Waters's personal stories are plainspoken and relatable . . . and the suggested actions, accessible. . . The approach creates multiple pathways for engagement. Extensive supplementary materials include an index of poetic forms."--starred, _Publishers Weekly_

**Number of Pages:** 120

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 10.1 x 7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** February 04, 2020

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