Verse Novels by Jacqueline Woodson, Margarita Engle, and Sarah Crossan I read verse novels by these authors not because of their gender, race, religion, or politics. I read their work because their poetry does what true,
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Just when I begin to worry that the pounding rain on my Pacific Northwest roof may drive me mad, the Academy of American Poets sweeps in to soothe my spirit with National Poetry Month. It’s a
As a verse novelist, I take special delight in the Academy of American Poets’ annual spring celebration of this very special literary art. If you want to discover ways to brighten your day with poetry, do
as if a month can contain the breadth of verse-emotion the avalanche of soul-words spilt from the heart-pens of the people who make poems. Nonetheless, it’s always nice to celebrate! Here’s the link to learn more.
April is Autism Acceptance Month and National Poetry Month We’re coming to the end of a busy 30 days! Before April ends, let’s talk about that complex developmental condition know as Autism Spectrum Disorder. The World
April is so many things. National Poetry Month, middle spring, tax time… Somehow the confluence of rhythmic prose, daffodils, and mathematical percentages always leads me to reconsider the path of the fiction writer. Do you have
I don’t check my author email enough. Due to my techno-incompetence, I’ve got it set up in such a way that there are several steps to reviewing new correspondence. But I try. And once in awhile–sometimes
I’m celebrating National Poetry Month by giving some stuff away, beginning with a book! Look out for more fun mid-month! Goodreads Book Giveaway The Sound of Letting Go by Stasia Ward Kehoe Giveaway ends May 03,