Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems

The ups and downs of the middle school experience are explored in these poems by award-winning poet Kristine O'Connell George

"Engaging." --The Bulletin

"Sweet and on key." --Booklist

"From humorous to angst-ridden, this collection offers verses that will captivate your pre-teen." --Scholastic.com

The first year of middle school brings an array of new experiences and challenges. Award-winning poet Kristine O'Connell George's short, accessible poems are complemented by lively illustrations and will evoke the most memorable moments of the school year.