Very beautiful poem with paintings of portraits of migrant students. The concept is phenomenal and brings froth the experiences of migrant children. The portraits add a depth to the poem and illustrate the experiences of the children through their expressions and their words.

(I’m late on this one.)

4 stars

This is a short but lovely and creative collection of poetry discussing a kind of transition that I could never even imagine. Great work.

This is a wonderful collection of art and verse that describe the immigrant experience in heart-wrenchingly vivid words.

Carry On is a collection of poetry about young immigrants who now call Canada home. Each poet brought a unique voice and touched on a variety of topics, such as the loneliness that comes from leaving one's home behind. I do wish there were more poems, as it did feel incomplete, but overall it was a moving collection.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Carry On was a lovely short collection of poetry written by young immigrant children who now reside in Canada.

I picked this up today and decided to give it a go. While I do think these can be moving, I found that there weren't many poems and they often didn't vary in their short length, though I am joyful of the emotions I felt reading these. These are very hopeful but woeful at the same time, missing old friends, family and memories. I'm not an immigrant and I will always appreciate reading and hearing the words of someone whose struggled and who needs their voice heard.

I gave this three stars because I didn't think it would be fair to give it any less. The illustrations of the poets were gorgeous, the poems were sort of short and there weren't many to get through, but I do recommend this anyway. It was nice!

Great poetry. Beautiful illustrations. Overall very solid, I just wish there was *more.* It felt a little too short and I wanted it to last longer.

<i>Carry On </i> is a moving, passionate collection of poetry written by young high school students who are telling their collective stories about what it means to leave a home and land in Quebec. Away from family and friends, culture, weather, and food, each student articulates their feelings on the transition and what it means to call two places home. They were brave, honest, and hopeful!

The poems are accompanied by beautiful images by illustrator, Rogé,

Thank you to NetGalley and OwlKid Books for gifting me a copy of this collection in exchange for an honest review.

Carry On is a quick read featuring illustrated portraits and short poems by young immigrants on leaving their countries and coming to Canada. I think it does a sufficient job at flipping the script. You know the one. Carry On points out that children are leaving their homes, their families, and their friends. A lot come to Canada for one kind of safety or another.

Carry On is also a good introduction to poetry, with shorter poems that say what they mean and don’t hide as much in metaphor or similar techniques. Perfect for a younger audience. I wanted more. More poems and more perspectives as Carry On is short at 36 pages. It feels like a taste of a larger collection, not a collection in its entirety.

Thank you to Net Galley for the digital ARC of this book.

Full of beautiful portrait illustrations and Own Voices poems about individual and personal experiences of immigration. Every immigrant story is unique and this book seeks to highlight the ways people from different countries have experienced immigration to Canada. Hearing personal perspectives is a great way to encourage understanding and empathy. This book is worth a read.

Carry On is a stunning collection of poetry contributed by young new immigrants to Canada. Through this emotive prose, voice is given to an experience that stirs many conflicting emotions, from loneliness and longing, to hope and rebirth. Paired with beautiful portraits of the contributors by Roge, each submission is an evocative tribute to human resilience, and finding a home, wherever that may be, in an ever-changing world.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Owlkids Books for an ARC.

Wow what an absolutely powerful collection of poems and accompanying art. The portraits themselves speak volumes, but paired with the author's words detailing their experiences of immigration to Canada, some of these works are truly breathtaking. This should be added to everyone’s modern poetry collection.

this book is a collection of poems told by young immigrants (those featured on the cover). Carry On is an amazing read especially if you want to see how immigration affects young kids / teens. It’s super eye opening to find that immigration happens to those in different countries, and to kids my age. It’s truly saddening that there are kids being torn away from their families and i really hope more people read this book!

Overall I give this a 4.5/5 the illustrations were beautiful, and the students who wrote these poems are truly talented. I just wish there were more poems AND stories included

I received an electronic ARC from Owlkids Books through NetGalley.
Powerful Own Voices poetry. Readers feel the emotions from a variety of immigrant high schoolers who all attend the same school in Canada. They share their experiences in a new country - the adjustments, the sorrows, the excitement, the joys. Beautiful portraits accompany each poem so readers not only feel the words but see the expressions to connect with their experiences.

I love the side by sides of poetry and portrait. This is a beautiful piece of prose showcasing newcomers to Canada. Their hearts and stories. As a former high school english teacher, I would be honoured to study this collection of poetry in english classes. The stories presented within the book's binding are filled with hope, hardship, and, above all, perseverance. I will be buying the hardcopy of this one. Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the e-arc. I will be promoting this book at every turn.

Carry on is #ownvoices of immigrants experiences in poetry form. This title would make a wonderful addition for grades 3-12. Basically, all students and teachers could use this for inspiration in writing or telling their own stories.

This was a really well written and illustrated book. I loved the concept and the simplicity of it. The illustrations were soft and paired beautifully with the sections.

This wonderful collection of poems are written by high school students who were newcomers to Canada. The poems are lovely, painful, and inspiring. They show sacrifice, hope and determination. Further personalizing and elevating the poems are the accompanying stunning portraits created by artist Rogué. A fantastic read and would make a splendid addition to upper elementary and high school libraries and literacy classrooms.

Thank you to Net Galley and OwlKids Books for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is an anthology of poems by immigrant kids to Canada. I can relate to their feelings, being an immigrant myself. Such a wonderful project, to give these kids a voice to express their views and emotions about this huge change in their lives.

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy.

A quick, touching gathering of poetry written by young immigrants to Canada. I wish there had been more poems, and that the poems were longer, but it's a welcome addition to any classroom library.

The portraits of young poets are absolutely beautiful. The collection represents a range of experiences and emotions, but it is rather shorter than I'd hoped, even for a book in the juvenile reader category.