David Bottoms is the author behind Pearson Literature--California--Reading and Language. He's a writer with a focus on educational materials, particularly in the realm of literature and language arts for students.
David Bottoms was awarded the Walt Whitman Award of the Academy of American Poets for his collection "Shooting Rats at the Bibb County Dump." He also received the Levinson Prize from Poetry magazine.
For readers new to David Bottoms, "Shooting Rats at the Bibb County Dump" is an excellent starting point, as it is his award-winning debut collection and showcases his characteristic style.
While primarily known for his poetry, David Bottoms has also published fiction, including the novel "Easter Weekend."
