We’ve got big news at OTB: We’re legit! We’re now an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a ruling that means exciting things for us. 2015 has been a big year. Our online archive is up and running, with a smoother interface and uploading process. We kicked off LifeWords Reading Circles at Sherrill Hills Retirement Community. This Read More …
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 …
Watch Le Guin’s acceptance speech or read the full transcript here. At the 65th annual National Book awards last week, writer Ursula K. Le Guin was honored with the National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, a lifetime achievement award. Her career stretches back to the 1960s, and in that time she’s proven Read More …
We’ve been poking around Youtube recently, searching for vocal exercises to use in the classroom. We came across the National Theatre’s YouTube page – National Theater Discover. Check out its playlist devoted to vocal mini-lessons with Jeanette Nelson, the National’s Head of Voice. The techniques modeled in these videos are geared towards stage acting but could Read More …