In the Palm of Your Hand: The Poet's Portable Workshop Steve Kowit Foreword by Dorianne Laux Paperback, $14.95, ISBN 978-0-88448-149-2 6 x 9, 288 pages Education / Writing / Poetry

"For anyone who wants to write better poetry, whether an accomplished professional or rank beginner, Kowit's guide is delicious. . . . This book will inspire even the most reluctant to pull out a pen and some paper."
—NAPRA ReView

". . . the result is a user-friendly and inspiring explanation of an art by an effective and experienced practicing artist."
—The Bloomsbury Review

"Kowit really delivers what his title promises, so that reading the book is like taking a workshop with a generous poet willing to share everything he has learned about the creative process and the craft of poetry."
—Booklist

An illuminating and invaluable guide for beginners wary of modern poetry, as well as for more advanced students who want to sharpen their craft and write poems that expand their technical skills, excite their imaginations, and engage their deepest memories and concerns. Ideal for teachers who have been searching for a way to inspire students with a love for writing—and reading—contemporary poetry.