{"product_id":"been-to-yesterdays-isbn-9781563978081","title":"Been to Yesterdays","description":"Growing up in the 1950s, young Lee Bennett Hopkins faced the painful events of his parents' divorce, an unstable homelife, and a hand-to-mouth existence. Through it all, he clung to the memory of his beloved grandmother and his hope of becoming a writer. In these emotionally charged autobiographical poems, the author captures a boy's feelings, experiences, and aspirations in the tumultuous period of his life.\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Christopher Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal Best Books of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eALA\/YALSA Best Books for Young Adults\u003cbr\u003eNCSS–CBC Notable Trade Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGolden Kite Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This autobiographical cycle of poems is a rare gift, a careful exploration of one life that illumines the lives of all who read it.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eLee Bennett Hopkins\u003c\/b\u003e was a poet and anthologist who was honored with the Christopher Award, the University of Southern Mississippi's Medallion for \"lasting contributions to children's literature,\" and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children.","brand":"Wordsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302241849573,"sku":"NP9781563978081","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781563978081_9676b9b6-7a7e-4ee2-b716-0a879c1e397f.jpg?v=1742926749","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/been-to-yesterdays-isbn-9781563978081","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}