They Only See the Outside

By: Kalli Dakos

Published by Magination Press, American Psychological Association, 2021-03-23

This collection of insightful and endearing poems explores what kids experience on the inside that cannot be seen from the outside.

From topics that readers experience every day, like the agony of waiting for recess, to the monotony of homework, to things that aren't easy to talk about, like death and bullying, the poems are incredibly relatable. This empathetic collection by renowned children's poet Kalli Dakos is a unique reflection of what makes up some of the collective experiences of life.