The best choice depends on which book you mean by “Out of the Dust poems.” Karen Hesse’s Out of the Dust is a hardcover title, while Janice Mirikitani’s Out of the Dust: New and Selected Poems is a separate poetry collection. The other options focus on Book of Mormon poems, Kansas history and poetry, or Christian poetry. Compare the titles and authors below before choosing.
| Book | Best for | Format listed |
|---|---|---|
| Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse | Readers seeking the Scholastic Gold title | Hardcover |
| Out of the Dust: New and Selected Poems | Readers seeking Janice Mirikitani’s poetry | Paperback |
| Out of the Dust: Book of Mormon Poems | Readers looking for religious-themed poems | Paperback |
| Out of the Kansas Dust | Readers interested in Kansas history and poems | Hardcover |
| Written In The Dust | Readers seeking Christian poetry | Paperback |
Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse
Out of the Dust (Scholastic Gold) is the most direct match for shoppers searching for the title “Out of the Dust.” The listing identifies Karen Hesse as the author and gives the format as hardcover. Choose this edition if those title and author details match the book you have in mind.
Best for: Readers who are specifically looking for Karen Hesse’s book, rather than another collection with “dust” in its title. It is selected because its title exactly matches the core search phrase. Limitation: The supplied product details do not specify the book’s poem count, themes, or edition contents, so confirm those details if they matter to your choice.
Out of the Dust: New and Selected Poems
Janice Mirikitani’s Out of the Dust: New and Selected Poems is the clearest fit when the search specifically means a poetry collection with “Out of the Dust” in its title. The listing credits Mirikitani as author, names David K. Yoo and Russell Leong as series editors, and lists a paperback format.
Best for: Readers seeking Mirikitani’s new and selected poems or a paperback poetry collection. It is included because the subtitle explicitly identifies the book as poems. Limitation: This is a distinct title from Karen Hesse’s book; check the author and subtitle to avoid selecting the wrong work.
Out of the Dust: Book of Mormon Poems
This paperback is by Merrijane Rice, with Nathan Rice credited as illustrator. Its full title makes its subject clear: it is a collection of Book of Mormon poems. The title’s wording may appeal to readers searching broadly for “Out of the Dust poems,” but it is not the same listing as the other books with similar names.
Best for: Readers looking for poetry connected with the Book of Mormon. It is selected because “Poems” appears in the title and the subject is specified. Limitation: Choose another title if you are seeking Karen Hesse or Janice Mirikitani; the listing identifies a different author and subject.
Out of the Kansas Dust
Michelle Lindsey’s Out of the Kansas Dust: Kansas History Retold Through Famous and Forgotten Poems is a hardcover option for readers interested in poetry presented through a Kansas-history lens. The subtitle provides useful selection information: the book connects Kansas history with famous and forgotten poems.
Best for: Readers who want poems related to Kansas history rather than a book identified only by the phrase “Out of the Dust.” It is included because poetry is central to the subtitle. Limitation: The title is Out of the Kansas Dust, not simply Out of the Dust, so check the full wording before ordering.
Written In The Dust
Michaela Grace’s Written In The Dust: A Collection of Christian Poetry is a paperback collection whose subtitle identifies both its form and religious focus. It may suit shoppers interested in Christian poetry who reached this search through related wording, though its main title is not Out of the Dust.
Best for: Readers specifically seeking a Christian poetry collection. It is included as a related poetry option, not as an exact-title match. Limitation: Avoid treating it as the same book as the titles beginning with “Out of the Dust.”
Buying Guide
Which title and author are you looking for?
Start by matching the exact title and author. Karen Hesse and Janice Mirikitani are associated with different listings, and the word “poems” in a search does not by itself identify one specific book. If you have a remembered author, subtitle, or cover, use that detail to narrow your choice.
Do you want a poetry collection or a related title?
For an explicitly identified poetry book, check the subtitle. Mirikitani’s listing says “New and Selected Poems,” the Book of Mormon title says “Poems,” and the Kansas title says its history is retold through poems. Written In The Dust also identifies itself as a collection of Christian poetry, but it is a related title rather than an exact “Out of the Dust” match.
Does format matter?
The supplied listings identify Karen Hesse’s book and the Kansas history title as hardcovers. The other three are listed as paperbacks. Confirm the format shown on the product page if you need a particular binding, since the supplied details do not describe alternate editions.
What should you verify before buying?
- Check the complete title, including subtitles such as “Book of Mormon Poems” or “New and Selected Poems.”
- Confirm the author’s name and listed format.
- Review the product-page description if you need details about contents, edition, or intended audience that are not provided here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which book is titled Out of the Dust: New and Selected Poems?
The listing identifies Janice Mirikitani as the author and paperback as the format.
Is Karen Hesse’s book the same as Janice Mirikitani’s?
No. The listings show different authors and titles. Mirikitani’s title includes the subtitle “New and Selected Poems.”
Which option is specifically about Book of Mormon poems?
Out of the Dust: Book of Mormon Poems by Merrijane Rice is the listing that names that subject.
Which book connects poems with Kansas history?
Out of the Kansas Dust by Michelle Lindsey has the subtitle “Kansas History Retold Through Famous and Forgotten Poems.”
Is Written In The Dust an exact match for Out of the Dust?
No. It is a separate title by Michaela Grace, described as a collection of Christian poetry.