African Acrostics: A Word in Edgeways poems by Avis Harley, photographs by Deborah Noyes

African Acrostics: A Word in Edgeways , poems by Avis Harley and photgraphs by Deborah Noyes, is more than just a book of poems, it's a puzzle, too. Not only are there acrostics, there are double acrostics (the first AND last letter of each line), the cross acrostic, which you find by reading diagonally, and the multiple acrostic! For a great interview with Avis Harley, visit The Miss Rumphius Effect , a blog discussing poetry, children's literature and issues related to teaching children and their future teachers. To start things off right, Harley begins with this poem: ACROSTIC (uh-KROS-tik) Welcome all poets - both new Or well versed. Non-rhymers or Rhymers! Come, Dive in headfirst! Inviting all writers - Now you're just the right age. Explore the acrostic that rides Down the page. Get at word you Enjoy and would like to define. Write it down vertically And fill in each line. Your name is a very good way to begin. Surprise yourself. Find that poem within! Did you s