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Poetry and Guam
I have spent the last 10 days on the island of Guam and what an experience it has been! This opportunity arose when I attended the International Literacy Association conference in St. Louis last July...
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BOOK LINKS and YPPL Jacqueline Woodson
The new issue of ALA's Book Links magazine features my interview with and article about the new Young People's Poet Laureate, Jacqueline Woodson. What a pleasure to "chat" with her and dig deep into...
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The Science of Poetry Month
Every year for the last 10 years (!), I have had a different focus for my April posts for National Poetry Month. This year, I'm posting science-poetry connections. Once again, I will be showcasing the...
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Science + Poetry = Life in the Pond
For the month of April (National Poetry Month), I'm featuring science poetry tied to science-themed picture books. My graduate students (in my "Poetry for Children" class) are each selecting a...
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Science + poetry = The human heart
Here’s the next installment in my series of science poetry tied to science-themed picture books. My graduate student, Maria Alvarez-Vaquez (in my "Poetry for Children" class) selected the focus on “the...
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Science + Poetry = Symbiotic Relationships
Here’s the next installment in my series of science poetry tied to science-themed picture books. My graduate student, Maria Arvisu (in my "Poetry for Children" class) selected the focus on “symbiotic...
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Science + Poetry = Designing and Engineering Cars
Here’s the next installment in my series of science poetry tied to science-themed picture books. My graduate student, Jeannine Birkenfeld (in my "Poetry for Children" class) selected the focus on...
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Science + Poetry = Chemical Changes and PANCAKES!
Here’s the next installment in my series of science poetry tied to science-themed picture books. My graduate student, Sarah Blan (in my "Poetry for Children" class) selected the focus on “chemical...
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Science + Poetry = Birds and Beaks
Here’s the next installment in my series of science poetry tied to science-themed picture books. My graduate student, Chazley Dotson (in my "Poetry for Children" class) selected the focus on “birds and...
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Science Friday meets Poetry Friday
[I'm pausing in my series for a moment to feature a new venture. But don't worry, there are lots more picture books + poetry + science coming!]When Janet (Wong) and I attended the NSTA (National...
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Science + Poetry = Phases of the Moon
Here’s the next installment in my series of science poetry tied to science-themed picture books. My graduate student, Vanessa Flores (in my "Poetry for Children" class) selected the focus on “phases of...
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Science + Poetry = Phases of the Moon
Here’s the next installment in my series of science poetry tied to science-themed picture books. My graduate student, Tamara Hammer (in my "Poetry for Children" class) selected the focus on “insects...
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Science + Poetry = Fossils and Understanding Prehistory
Here is the next installment in my series of science poetry tied to science-themed picture books. My graduate student, Corey Haynes (in my "Poetry for Children" class) selected the focus on “fossils...
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Book launch: THE LAST FIFTH GRADE OF EMERSON ELEMENTARY
[I'm pausing again in my science + poetry celebration to do something a bit different.]I'd like to toot the horn for a brand new book out today:The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary by Laura...
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Science + Poetry = Coral reefs and ocean animals
Here is the next installment in my series of science poetry tied to science-themed picture books. My graduate student, Carole Hensleigh (in my "Poetry for Children" class) selected the focus on “coral...
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Science + Poetry = Seeds and seed dispersal
Here is the next installment in my series of science poetry tied to science-themed picture books. My graduate student, Kristin Hill (in my "Poetry for Children" class) selected the focus on “seeds and...
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Science + Poetry = Trees
Here is the next installment in my series of science poetry tied to science-themed picture books. My graduate student, Amy Horn (in my "Poetry for Children" class) selected the focus on “trees” from...
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Science + Poetry = Constellations and the night sky
Here is the next installment in my series of science poetry tied to science-themed picture books. My graduate student, Elizabeth Jackson (in my "Poetry for Children" class) selected the focus on...
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Science + Poetry = Constellations and the night sky (2)
Here is another installment in my series of science poetry tied to science-themed picture books. My graduate student, Nicole Sportsman (in my "Poetry for Children" class) also selected the focus on...
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Science + Poetry = The sun and sun safety
Here is another installment in my series of science poetry tied to science-themed picture books. My graduate student, Amy Kennedy (in my "Poetry for Children" class) selected the focus on “the sun and...
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