Discovering Poetry in Faces: A Review of A Face Is a Poem

Poetry isn’t always made of stanzas—sometimes it’s found in the curve of a smile, the scatter of freckles, or the quiet stories told by wrinkles and scars.

In her beautiful children’s book A Face Is a Poem, author and illustrator Julie Morstad invites us to slow down and truly see the people around us. With playful curiosity, she poses whimsical questions that make us wonder: What if eyelashes were butterfly lashes? What if we could see through someone else’s eyes?

At its core, the book reminds us that “a face is a poem with all the parts put together, adding up to someone you love.” It’s a joyful, imaginative, and deeply touching tribute to diversity, connection, and the unique beauty each person carries.

Whether you’re a devoted poetry fan or introducing poetic thinking to a younger audience, A Face Is a Poem offers a warm reminder that art is everywhere—if we only take the time to look closely.

An illustration featuring various colorful and abstract faces with thought-provoking text questions about identity and recognition, arranged in a circular layout. — Illustration from *A Face Is a Poem* by Julie Morstad published by Tundra Books. Used for review purposes. Copyright remains with the artist, publisher, or other respective rights holders

An artistic illustration featuring a stylized face against a purple background, adorned with stars and cosmic elements, accompanied by text that reads, 'A face is a poem with all the parts put together, adding up to someone you love.' — Illustration from *A Face Is a Poem* by Julie Morstad published by Tundra Books. Used for review purposes. Copyright remains with the artist, publisher, or other respective rights holders

You can find Julie’s book here—why not curl up with a word-loving kid in your life and share it together?

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