Reviewed by Anne Boiling for Readers' Favorite

Khaya Dawn Klanot clearly expresses the definition of a real friend in her poem "A True Friend". In "A Rainbow of Moods", the author expresses the emotions and moods that she associates with colors. Parents will appreciate the words in "A Very Busy Family". "My Little Brother" expresses the author’s love and understanding she has for her little brother. "Bubblegum" will have readers laughing.

"Just Hanging Out" is a collection of poems for children written by nine-year-old Khaya Dawn Klanot. The poems cover a wide range of topics that will appeal to 7 to10 year olds. The book has colorful footprints that lead to entertaining prose. Each poem has a corresponding illustration. One of the unique features of this book is the relationship between who wrote and who illustrated it. This is collaboration between granddaughter and grandmother. Dr. Karen Pirnot and granddaughter, Khaya Dawn Klanot, worked closely together to create a book that will please all readers. Khaya is a talented poet. I look forward to reading more of her work.

Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite

Mary Dixon is a talented poet. Her words grace the pages of her book. Through Eyes Of Faith. She successfully expresses her faith in a way I cannot. The first poem in her book is my favorite, Can You Imagine? The poem asks us to imagine heaven, sitting at the feet of Jesus, greeting loved ones from our past, and worshiping with abandon. In Sensing God’s Presence she reminds us that God speaks to each us differently. Fear Not reminds us that he is always with us and we have nothing to fear.

I will keep Through Eyes Of Faith on my book shelf to return to often. It has a deep wisdom in through simple words. Too often poetry is obscure and difficult to understand not true with Through Eyes Of Faith. Dixon’s poetry is very easy to read and understand. I look forward to more books by this artist.