The beginning of August brings with it the end of summer vacation and the start of a new school year. This semester, a new set of students can be added to the roster: residents at Sherrill Hills Retirement Community! LifeWords Literature Seminars will hold its first meeting Friday, August 21st. This pilot program – developed and Read More …
The best children’s literature not only entertains and delights but also teaches kids about themselves and their worlds. It asks them to think critically about what is confusing, mundane, or seemingly trivial. Andrew Motion, former Poet Laureate in the UK (1999-2009) and co-founder of both The Poetry Archive and The Children’s Poetry Archive, points specifically Read More …
In Part 1 of this series, we introduced the poetry box phenomenon, using Portland, Oregon, and St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, as case studies in how residents can bring poetry boxes to their communities. We also spoke with poet David Cooke about his experiences promoting Portland poetry boxes. This installment builds upon the first, looking specifically Read More …
Where do you get your daily dose of poetry? If you live in certain communities around the country – Portland, Oregon, or St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, for instance – you might just find your next favorite poem out walking the dog or strolling downtown, thanks to the proliferation of “poetry boxes,” also called “poetry posts” Read More …