poetry
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3 inspirational art prints to celebrate Mary Oliver’s wild and precious life
Read Essay →: 3 inspirational art prints to celebrate Mary Oliver’s wild and precious lifeI was so sad to find out that one of my favorite poets, the bestselling and Pulitzer prize winning Mary…
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Teaching kids about racial justice with the best teacher ever: Langston Hughes.
Read Essay →: Teaching kids about racial justice with the best teacher ever: Langston Hughes.Issues concerning civil rights and racial justice in America have never stopped being news. At least if you’re paying attention.…
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Gwendolyn Brooks’s new children’s book offers a joyous lesson in empathy
Read Essay →: Gwendolyn Brooks’s new children’s book offers a joyous lesson in empathyOnce in awhile, a children’s book comes along that’s equal parts timely and and classic, and that’s just how I’d describe the We…
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15 amazing Langston Hughes quotes to help start important discussions with your kids
Read Essay →: 15 amazing Langston Hughes quotes to help start important discussions with your kidsToday marks not only the beginning of Black History Month, but the birthday of the beloved, brilliant, prescient poet Langston Hughes,…
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Put a poem in your pocket: A fun way to celebrate National Poetry Month
Read Essay →: Put a poem in your pocket: A fun way to celebrate National Poetry MonthBy this point in the school year, my kids know not to expect the sorts of lunchbox love notes they…
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Novels written in verse (yes!), for kids, are must-reads for National Poetry Month
Read Essay →: Novels written in verse (yes!), for kids, are must-reads for National Poetry MonthI have a new obsession: novels written in verse. Seriously, I’m flying through a few of these books a week…
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7 must-have poetry books for young readers, in honor of National Poetry Month
Read Essay →: 7 must-have poetry books for young readers, in honor of National Poetry MonthApril is National Poetry Month, so we’re having some fun adding poetry to our bedtime reading routine. Of course, any reading out…
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Our favorite Maya Angelou quotes, in honor of one of the best human being in the history of the world
Read Essay →: Our favorite Maya Angelou quotes, in honor of one of the best human being in the history of the worldI can’t tell you how sad we all are about the death of Maya Angelou today at 86. Starting with the…
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Goodnight Songs: A wonderful collection of new poems by Margaret Wise Brown
Read Essay →: Goodnight Songs: A wonderful collection of new poems by Margaret Wise BrownGoodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny were among the regular read-aloud books in my home for a very long time.…
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Honoring Black History Month with inspiring quotes from Maya Angelou
Read Essay →: Honoring Black History Month with inspiring quotes from Maya AngelouThe history of Black Americans is filled with stories of inspiration and strength, so in honor of Black History Month,…