Other Books
The following are poems or short stories Leigh has written that appear in anthologies:
I Am More
in THE POETRY OF US: MORE THAN 200 POEMS THAT CELEBRATE THE PEOPLE, PLACES, AND PASSIONS OF THE UNITED STATES (National Geographic Kids), Anthologized by J. Patrick Lewis
Excerpt of I Am More
“I am America,
one-word confetti.
I am…
Colorful, a kaleidoscope of human faces.
Immense, a wonderland of magical places.
Surprising, stereotype blown wide open.
Brave: bruised and beaten but never broken.
Daring… to build the future, one lemonade stand at a time.
Ambitious: there is no ladder, no mountain I won’t climb.”
In this poem, I Am More, which begs to be read out loud, Leigh praises the best of the United States.
Celebrate the gift of language and the vibrant culture of the United States with this collection of classic and never-before-published poetry. Poems are arranged by region, from coast to coast, and among them you'll find works by Langston Hughes, Dorothy Parker, Robert Frost, Naomi Shihab Nye, Walt Whitman, and more. From the familiar to the surprising, subjects include people, places, landmarks, monuments, nature, and celebrations. Designed for sharing, but geared to younger readers, this beautifully illustrated treasury is a must-have for the whole family.
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Middle Grade Poetry
ISBN: 978-1426331855
“…a strongly rhythmic chant from Leigh Lewis.”
— Kirkus Review, July 30, 2018
Available for Order
Beşiktaşlıyız
in EXPAT SOFRA: CULINARY TALES OF FOREIGN WOMEN IN TURKEY (Alfa Yayınları), Anthologized by Katherine Belliel and Francesca Rosa
Excerpt of Beşiktaşlıyız
“We walk to the match with our kids, bent forward with the rest of Istanbul, stopping for scarves and sunflower seeds, knowing that we are part of something bigger. Anyone who wants to use the restroom goes before the coin toss, because the family lore has become the family rule. We greet familiar faces and quickly befriend the others around us. We watch and we chant and we eat sunflower seeds and we hug and we mourn and we celebrate.
We are part of something bigger. All of us.
We are Beşiktaş. Beşiktaşlıyız.”
In this cookbook written around short stories, Leigh shares how she learned to love both a football (soccer) team called Beşiktaş, as well as a milky dessert containing shredded chicken (YUM!).
Part cookbook, part foodoir, part travelogue, this anthology with intimate stories, delectable photos and appetizing recipes takes you directly into the Turkish kitchen by expats who earned a place there. A feast for the eyes, heart, soul, and stomach all in one.
Publisher: Alfa Yayınları
Cookbook/Short Stories
ISBN: 978-6050380255
Available for Order