I can't believe it's been over four months since my last post. I've been busy with family, revising my novel-in-verse, and working on a new project.The months have flown by. I'm finally popping in today to share a beautiful new book by Georgia Heard.
I have loved her first edition of AWAKENING THE HEART since its publication nearly twenty-five years ago. It gave me the resources and encouragement I needed to teach and share poetry with my elementary and middle school students. When I retired from teaching, it is one of the few resource books I kept. Whenever I feel stuck, I flip through my copy's well-worn pages and always find inspiration!
I never imagined that someday, I would have a poem in such a wonderful book! I am honored that my poem "Alone Doesn't Have to Be Lonely" (which I shared here) is included in the second edition of AWAKENING THE HEART.
Summer is a time when teachers refresh and prepare for the upcoming school year. This updated and expanded version is the perfect end-of-year gift for teachers. It is filled with time-saving, practical teaching ideas and examples by children and adult poets. It will be a cherished resource for years to come.
A big thank you to my talented friend Buffy for hosting today's Poetry Friday.
Have a great weekend!
A perfect post...so good to "see" you. Hooray for the pub news!
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DeleteI am so impressed with your productivity, Linda! Congratulations on the inclusion of your poem “Alone Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely” in Georgia Heard’s anthology! I truly enjoy alone time, and your poem’s upbeat voice makes it sound even more fun! : )
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DeleteCongratulations, Linda! So cool that you've got a poem in a new edition of a book that's inspired you in the past. (Is that the same rock art that you shared a few years back in Laura Shovan's February challenge? It inspired a poem of mine that ended up in Cricket.)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Buffy! Yes, it's the same poem. I remember your wonderful poem. I was so happy to see it in Cricket.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful 'coming together', Linda, your poem, Georgia's newly revised book, all a great "package" for teachers. The original was my 'go-to' book when teaching, too. I may not see this one, but know it will be loved by teachers today! Thanks for sharing, and I love that rock art gift from your sister, too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. The new edition is really lovely, and you are right, teacher will love it for many years to come!
DeleteCongratulations, Linda. Your poem is a celebration of the joy of being alone with poetry and one's own thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Janice. I try to spend a little "alone" time every day.
DeleteI have two teacher-sisters. Thank you for suggesting this end-of-year gift!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patricia. I know they will love it!
DeleteCongratulations, Linda. It is always a literary joy to see one's words in print. Your poem further highlights the difference between being alone and being lonely.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Alan!
DeleteCongratulations! Your poem rings true for me -- I love my alone times! (I also LOVE that rock picture!!!)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary Lee. I like my alone time too!
ReplyDeleteLike you, I referred to Georgia's book Awakening the Heart many times when I worked with students (and for myself!) Congratulations on being included in the second edition. Your poem is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteYou've been busy! So glad to have you back. I just got Georgia's new edition. the original has always been a favorite. I can't wait to dig in!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marcie. I know you'll enjoy the new edition!
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