I Just Hope It's Lethal: Poems of Sadness, Madness, and Joy - Softcover

"Includes poems of great intensity . . . alongside verses with humor-tinged darkness." --Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly

"The wide range of styles, from poets both famous and lesser known, from various time periods, also adds interest. . . . Good biographical notes and indices of authors, titles, and first lines conclude the volume." --Horn Book Horn Book

"[A] deeply affecting, and sophisticated collection, which will resonate with young people in all states of mental equilibrium." --Booklist Booklist, ALA

"Powerfully written and easy to understand. . . . This efficiently organized, concise, and interesting collection is an excellent choice for libraries serving teens." --School Library Journal School Library Journal

Provides young readers with an exciting selection of poems from an array of celebrated authors, such as W. B. Yeats and Jane Kenyon, that capture the diverse drama, joy, sadness, insanity, and high emotions of teenage existence.