Keeping the Night Watch facts for kids
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| Author | Hope Anita Smith |
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| Illustrator | E. B. Lewis |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Henry Holt and Co |
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Publication date
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March 18, 2008 |
| Awards | Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book |
| ISBN | 9780805072020 |
| Preceded by | The Way a Door Closes |
Keeping the Night Watch is a children's poetry book written by Hope Anita Smith. It features beautiful illustrations by E. B. Lewis. This book was published by Square Fish Books in 2008. It is a sequel to Smith's earlier book, The Way a Door Closes. Keeping the Night Watch was honored as a Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book. It also appeared on several lists of the best children's books in 2009.
Exploring C.J.'s Journey
This book tells a story through a series of poems. The poems are from the point of view of a thirteen-year-old boy named C.J. Washington III. C.J. was also the main character in Smith's first poetry book, The Way a Door Closes.
What the Book is About
The first book, The Way a Door Closes, showed C.J.'s family dealing with their father's absence. Keeping the Night Watch continues C.J.'s story. It explores his feelings and challenges when his father unexpectedly returns. The poems also touch on important topics for teens. These include growing up, dealing with difficult situations, and life in a city.
Awards and Special Recognition
Keeping the Night Watch received several important awards and honors. These awards recognize books that are well-written and important for young readers.
- Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book (2009)
- School Library Journal’s Best Books of 2008
- American Library Association Notable Children's Books (2009)
