This weekend is Mother’s Day, a holiday honoring motherhood in all its forms. Why not mark the day with a poem from Love to Mamá: A Tribute to Mothers?

“In a beautiful tribute to mothers, grandmothers and care-giving women, 13 poets write with joy, humor, and love about the maternal bond. … Without exception, the poems are in their differing forms and voices of superb literary quality, making their effective use of rhythm and meter. While cultural heritage provides a fundamental context, the universality of emotions expressed makes this a book with broad applicability and appeal … Wonderful for reading aloud or for enjoying quietly alone. This is that rare book that will resonate across age ranges and cultures to appeal to the common human experience. A tour de force.”—Starred, School Library Journal