About the book
2023 Midwest Book Award finalist
“Poems dipped out of the air” describes the manner in which Ted Kooser composed the poems in Cotton Candy, the result of his daily routine of getting up long before dawn, sitting with coffee, pen, and notebook, and writing whatever drifts into his mind. Whether those words and images are serious or just plain silly, Kooser tries not to censor himself. His objective is to catch whatever comes to him, to snatch it out of the air in words, rhythms, and cadences, the way a cotton candy vendor dips an airy puff out of a cloud of spun sugar and hands it to his customer. Poems written in fun and now shared with the reader, Kooser’s playful and magical confections charm and delight.
Editions of Cotton Candy
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781496231291
- EBook
- ISBN 9781496233516
- EBook
- ISBN 9781496233523
Read an Excerpt
2023 Midwest Book Award finalist
“Poems dipped out of the air” describes the manner in which Ted Kooser composed the poems in Cotton Candy, the result of his daily routine of getting up long before dawn, sitting with coffee, pen, and notebook, and writing whatever drifts into his mind. Whether those words and images are serious or just plain silly, Kooser tries not to censor himself. His objective is to catch whatever comes to him, to snatch it out of the air in words, rhythms, and cadences, the way a cotton candy vendor dips an airy puff out of a cloud of spun sugar and hands it to his customer. Poems written in fun and now shared with the reader, Kooser’s playful and magical confections charm and delight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotton Candy about?
2023 Midwest Book Award finalist
“Poems dipped out of the air” describes the manner in which Ted Kooser composed the poems in Cotton Candy, the result of his daily routine of getting up long before dawn, sitting with coffee, pen, and notebook, and writing whatever drifts into his mind. Whether those words and images are serious or just plain silly, Kooser tries not to censor himself. His objective is to catch whatever comes to him, to snatch it out of the air in words, rhythms, and cadences, the way a cotton candy vendor dips an airy puff out of a cloud of spun sugar and hands it to his customer. Poems written in fun and now shared with the reader, Kooser’s playful and magical confections charm and delight.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Cotton Candy?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of Cotton Candy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781496231291
How long is Cotton Candy and how many pages does it have?
Cotton Candy has 96 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Cotton Candy?
Ted Kooser
Who is the Publisher of the book Cotton Candy?
Nebraska
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Cotton Candy is available as paperback(ISBN 9781496231291) and ebook(ISBN 9781496233516) and ebook(ISBN 9781496233523)
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