A Visit to William Blake's Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers

by Nancy Willard

Other authors: Alice Provensen (Illustrator), Martin Provensen (Illustrator)

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A collection of poems describing the curious menagerie of guests who arrive at William Blake's inn.

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I don't think I know enough about William Blake to appreciate this...I was glad when it was over. (

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mrsandersonreads23 | Apr 14, 2024 |

The illustrations that accompany the poems are sweet and magical and restrained. The poems are all of different syntax and tempo, making each page an interesting new read. (

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mslibrarynerd | Jan 13, 2024 |

It is rare to win both the Newberry Medal Award and a Caldecott Honor Award for the same book.
Well worth the accolades, this book is lushly illustrated with a silly manner that keeps the readers attention while smiling at the creativity. In addition, well-written poems in the style of William Blake hold the readers interest. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Whisper1 | Nov 10, 2023 |

Enjoyable set of poems. I don't know the original poetry that inspired it, though, so I probably didn't get as much from it as I should have. (

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ca.bookwyrm | May 18, 2020 |

Asher and I have declared this book to be "cozy". High praise from both of us. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Willard, Nancy	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Provensen, Alice	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Provensen, Martin	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (Winner – Picture Book – 1982)

Caldecott Medal (Honor Book – 1982)

Golden Kite Award (Honor – Honor, Fiction – 1982)

Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee – Grades K-3 – 1983)

National Book Award (Finalist – Children's Books, Picture Books (Hardcover) – 1982)

Newbery Medal (Medal Winner – 1982)

William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee – 1983-1984)

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1981-09-08

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William Blake

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Epigraph

"Will you come?" said the Sun.
"Soon," said the Moon.
"How far?" said the Star.
"I'm there," said the Air.

Dedication

For Ralph, who built the inn,
And for Eric, who loves Blake

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Introduction: I was seven and starting my second week in bed with the measles when I made the acquaintance of William Blake.

This inn belongs to William Blake
and many are the beasts he's tamed
and many are the stars he's named
and many those who stop and take
their joyful rest with William Blake.

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