Not only is "Seeing the Blue Between" a collection of poems, but it is also a collection of letters from famous poets to aspiring poets. The letters are all full of tips and encouragement for anyone with any interest in starting poetry or bettering their poetry. I really enjoyed the parts I read and I think this would be a great book for the higher grade levels, especially during a writing workshop or for kids who take an interest in poetry.

Some of my favorites included "Bleak Prospect", "The Whirligig Beetles" "Fog", "Every Cat Had A Story" and "Subways Are People". ( )

Awesome for use in the middle school classroom. Includes poems PLUS letters written by the poets to young writers. ( )