In Book Speak, Salas has written a collection of  poems all about books; from their ‘feelings’ about being checked out or not checked out, going on an adventure with the reader, life on a shelf, which part of the book they are, the characters within them, and so on.  The poems range from thoughtful, funny, simple and complex, but all are totally interesting.  The illustrations, all done by one artist, are combinations of mixed media.  The art reflects the voice of the poem and is an integral part of the poem.  I couldn’t wait to turn the page to see what would be next.  In fact, this book has inspired me for poetry month in April, in which I plan to use it to introduce poetry to my students.  I hope they will feel inspired to write and illustrate in a manner as unique as this book.