An inspiring collection of the author's own glorious poems celebrating a love of words and all the ways we use and interact with them: reading, speaking, writing, singing, and storytelling. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used in the poems. Provided by publisher.

"Versions of these poems previously appeared as follows ..."--Title page verso.

Welcome -- Books and me -- Collecting words -- Fireflies -- Happy visits -- Our cottage in the woods -- Library magic -- Who's inside? -- Antelope Canyon -- ÆBravo! Hip-hop book day! -- Writing secrets -- Singing and sashaying -- Jazzy duet = Dueto de jazz -- Wordjoy -- Bookjoy around the world -- Note to educators and families -- Heart music.