Things That Happen OnceThings That Happen Once, Jones's fifth volume, may well be his finest yet, combining currents of southern evangelism, contemporary sophistication, and passionate moral engagement. Its forty one poems display an exciting power of language and open up new visions of inheritance and parenthood, sexuality and change. In doing so, these poems release energy that American poets and readers of poetry will eagerly welcome.

'This timely book

\"A masterpiece of science writing

’ A wonderfully frenetic cross-country chase is depicted in Galdone’s broadly humorous color wash drawings

three children share the love and joy of friendship while exploring the wonders of nature

even in the Land of Happy Endings

An egalitarian at heart

YA Meet Cute: Just when Deacon thinks his prom night is all planned

Invasion seems mere hours away

it’s not just her safety in jeopardy

But when Edie channels Sylvia

the Jewish holidays offer a wellspring of discovery and reflection for every reader

shifting arrangements of plot and characters