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“Monster's Don't Dance” by Ann Ingalls
And here is a video of the poet Ann Ingalls reading her poem out loud to a group of wonderful poets-- all with their own poems in HOP TO IT: POEMS TO GET YOU MOVING.
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"At the Eye" by Padma Venkatraman
And here is a video of the poet Padma Venkatraman reading her poem out loud to a group of wonderful poets-- all with their own poems in HOP TO IT: POEMS TO GET YOU MOVING.
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10 Ways that Poetry Makes Library Collections Better
I write a regular column for School Library Collection, the journal published by Libraries Unlimited, the professional development imprint of ABC-CLIO. And of course, I love it when the topic turns to...
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"I Smile with My Eyes” by David McMullin
And here is a video of the poet David McMullins reading his poem aloud.
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"Zoom Doom" by Helen Kemp Zax
And here is a video of the poet Helen Kemp Zax reading her poem out loud to a group of wonderful poets-- all with their own poems in HOP TO IT: POEMS TO GET YOU MOVING.
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"Banana Cake Beat" by Renée M. LaTulippe
And here is a video of the poet Renée M. LaTulippe reading her poem out loud to a group of wonderful poets-- all with their own poems in HOP TO IT: POEMS TO GET YOU MOVING.
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“Can You Wiggle Like a Worm?” by Rose Cappelli
And here is a video of the poet Rose Cappelli reading her poem out loud to a group of wonderful poets-- all with their own poems in HOP TO IT: POEMS TO GET YOU MOVING.
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"Wiggle Your Ears!" by Jay Brazeau
And here is a video of the poet Jay Brazeau reading his poem out loud to a group of wonderful poets-- all with their own poems in HOP TO IT: POEMS TO GET YOU MOVING.
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100 Poetry Books for Earth Day
100 Poetry Books for Earth DayPoets have written about nature and the natural world for centuries. It’s a favorite topic of writers of poetry for children, too. The following poetry books for young...
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17th Annual Poetry Round Up at TLA
I'm excited to report that the 17th annual Poetry Round Up session is taking place TODAY during the (virtual) Texas Library Association annual conference. I have a bonanza of NINE poets participating...
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“March!” by Suzy Levinson
And here is a video of the poet Rebecca Garden Levington reading her poem out loud to a group of wonderful poets-- all with their own poems in HOP TO IT: POEMS TO GET YOU MOVING.
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Poem in Your Pocket Day
It's Poem in Your Pocket Day! Want to know more? The Academy of American Poets has all the details here. It's a fun way to encourage the everyday use of poetry by choosing a favorite poem, writing or...
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25th Anniversary of Children's Day/Book Day
It's the 25th anniversary of Children's Day/ Book Day! Founded by author, poet, professor and literary advocate Pat Mora, this is a celebration of books and kids also known as "El día de los niños, el...
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For one final celebration for National Poetry Month+1, here are three more micro-videos of poets reading their poems aloud-- always such a fun way to experience a poem. Enjoy!First, Yangsook Choi...
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