Awakening the Heart

A bestselling resource for teaching poetry, now fully updated with new lessons, exercises and writing prompts that engage today’s kids.

(Completed)Join us for the Book Launch!

Join bestselling author-poets Georgia Heard and Naomi Shihab Nye as we celebrate the launch of the new edition of Awakening the Heart in a special live virtual interview by poet and editor Zoe Ryder White on April 11. In this free event, you’ll get inspired to teach poetry beyond National Poetry Month by adopting small ways to infuse poetry into your daily classroom routine.  Discover teaching strategies from Georgia Heard’s new book, Awakening the Heart, Second Edition, to help your students connect with their emotions, identities, and the wider world.  A guest appearance by Disney screenwriters Aaron and Jordan Kandell, whose careers were inspired by Georgia Heard and other poets, will round out this event.

Free Graphic Organizer

Download a free graphic organizer from the book!

Listen to Chapter 1

Listen to the first chapter of Awakening the Heart, a newly updated second edition of the inspiring and practical handbook that celebrates the natural power of poetry to teach the essential tools of all writing

Teaching Poetry Today

Listen to Georgia discuss why you should and how you can make time for poetry in your classroom as she discusses the expanded and updated version of Awakening the Heart. From Heinemann Blog Podcast.

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