https://www.georgiaheard.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-10-10 https://www.georgiaheard.com/blog/why-poetry-matters-when-the-world-feels-unsteady monthly 0.5 2025-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/7642bbbc-627c-491c-96b6-4da1c2bceeb7/Sunset.jpg Blog - Why Poetry Matters When the World Feels Unsteady - Make it stand out Autumn Sunset Over Bear Camp Pond, New Hampshire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/9db9fcb7-2b9e-4955-b750-d2c7593fb2b2/Screenshot+2025-09-23+at+4.11.00+PM.png Blog - Why Poetry Matters When the World Feels Unsteady - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/4298a609-7b23-4d21-bd57-831aa69b692b/Screenshot+2025-09-23+at+4.35.30+PM.png Blog - Why Poetry Matters When the World Feels Unsteady - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/d0a01e20-7a04-4194-9af2-31580cab66d7/Screenshot+2025-09-23+at+5.55.51+PM.png Blog - Why Poetry Matters When the World Feels Unsteady - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/ed1be7d7-4c5e-4bd9-8d90-95dd037470d3/Screen+Shot+2022-01-21+at+11.04.58+AM+copy.png Blog - Why Poetry Matters When the World Feels Unsteady - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/cfab0082-e573-4140-876d-3f7dc3a8896a/Screenshot+2025-09-23+at+4.26.06+PM.png Blog - Why Poetry Matters When the World Feels Unsteady - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/b1891ef9-6749-4201-8bfb-d6757331b4ce/Teacup.jpg Blog - Why Poetry Matters When the World Feels Unsteady - Make it stand out My morning coffee next to The Salt Stones by Helen Whybrow https://www.georgiaheard.com/blog/banned-books-project monthly 0.5 2025-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/7a75154b-9cb2-4677-82b3-5005f269d5ad/bannedbookinterview.jpg Blog - Banned Books Project Tap to Watch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1752671514158-2N75H6KK6QN01UQ610TV/Call%2Bof%2Bthe%2BWild%252C%2BWhite%2BFang%2Band%2BOther%2BStories%2Bby%2BJack%2BLondon.jpg Blog - Banned Books Project - The Call of the Wild, White Fang and Other Stories by Jack London https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1752671514123-LRG8E61818TU11R7UJZU/micemen.jpg Blog - Banned Books Project - Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1752671515268-5QRYHJ8UBH6FMYW35EBR/Harry%2BPotter%2Band%2Bthe%2BSorcerer%27s%2BStone%2Bby%2BJ.K.%2BRowling.jpg Blog - Banned Books Project - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. 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Milne https://www.georgiaheard.com/blog/tiny-letter-writing monthly 0.5 2025-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/e8f1dfa8-e740-434f-bea6-f90dc98fc2b4/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+6.24.20+PM.png Blog - Tiny Letter Writing - Dear Acorn (Love, Oak) Letter Poems to Friends by Joyce Sidman (coming soon) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/6c32d98e-05ae-4425-8443-27b6cfc43165/Screenshot+2025-06-26+at+1.19.24+PM.png Blog - Tiny Letter Writing - This is Just to Say: Poems of Apology and Forgiveness by Joyce Sidman Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/8bb42705-9b4c-46e7-876d-992c7d635df5/Screenshot+2025-06-26+at+1.29.04+PM.png Blog - Tiny Letter Writing - Make it stand out Letters to Anyone and Everyone by Toon Tellgen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1be89e58-0f28-46fc-ad98-30e3eb62555d/Screenshot+2025-06-26+at+1.48.41+PM.png Blog - Tiny Letter Writing - Make it stand out Dear Mr. Rosenwald by Carole Boston Weatherford https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/4060f91a-7511-4411-91ff-e5e3610992b5/Screenshot+2025-06-26+at+2.02.01+PM.png Blog - Tiny Letter Writing - Make it stand out Awakening the Heart by Georgia Heard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1750882529305-XK6VXWP08ZL3ZH6JW57R/Screenshot+2025-06-25+161332.jpg Blog - Tiny Letter Writing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1750882529349-I5H6BUEU6RG02W965HQO/Screenshot+2025-06-25+161410.jpg Blog - Tiny Letter Writing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1750882530313-QYAVJHR8VYMU1EOHV82J/Screenshot+2025-06-25+161430.jpg Blog - Tiny Letter Writing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1750882530347-V4U52TGVX90VX9DNARTZ/Screenshot+2025-06-25+161449.jpg Blog - Tiny Letter Writing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1750882531301-64A58DDR4KN2XT2AFPHP/Screenshot+2025-06-25+161509.jpg Blog - Tiny Letter Writing https://www.georgiaheard.com/blog/poems-from-our-community monthly 0.5 2024-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/b32949e1-2db0-4c0b-a095-345e36874b59/Poems.png Blog - Poems from Our Community: The Butterfly Effect https://www.georgiaheard.com/blog/graphic-organizer-awakening-the-heart monthly 0.5 2024-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/4dc74b6e-9af4-4422-b506-b4c538197c3d/MTAC_graphic.jpg Blog - Free Graphic Organizer from Awakening the Heart - Graphic Organizer In this activity, students read my poem about how thoughts are like clouds and then write thoughts they want to let go of on paper clouds beside the poem. This symbolic act helps children visualize freeing these thoughts, using clouds as a metaphor for releasing emotions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/90be280c-280e-4f9c-91a8-36dd92b4ef40/Heard_Awakening+the+Heart_2ed_FrCov_r3_fin.jpg Blog - Free Graphic Organizer from Awakening the Heart - Awakening the Heart Explore the fully updated second edition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/63aa38f8-a059-4c6f-b2c7-73e10eb81712/printable+undated.jpg Blog - Free Graphic Organizer from Awakening the Heart - Get more printables Subscribe to my monthly newsletter, and in March 2024 you’ll receive another free printable poetry prompt from Awakening the Heart, Volume 2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/8396c66b-19e5-4149-b8e7-42ef1b1b3c26/mythoughtsareclouds.jpg Blog - Free Graphic Organizer from Awakening the Heart - My Thoughts are Clouds A poetry collection that both illustrates what mindfulness is and encourages young, growing minds to be present https://www.georgiaheard.com/blog/heart-collector monthly 0.5 2024-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/478dad18-03b2-4438-bed1-0b76241781ca/mug.png Blog - Heart Collector - Begin your morning with heart. S ip your cup of coffee or tea in a stoneware mug with a sculpted heart—a gentle reminder to keep your heart wide open throughout the whole day. From the Heartful Home Collection DEMDACO this dotted ceramic stoneware mug is one of my favorites (it comes in different colors). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/4eac1348-ffc0-40aa-be8a-9a5d98d33216/stacker.png Blog - Heart Collector - If you want a set to give to someone or to yourself, DEMDACO also makes a Stoneware Creamer and Sugar bowl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/ccb92eb5-4dcc-410a-b9d9-71f37e2e9b52/bonechina.png Blog - Heart Collector - Another favorite bone china heart mug https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/8bdf3edf-ea15-439c-b8bb-3d488426ee7a/pockethug.png Blog - Heart Collector - Not just for Valentine’s Day, if you know someone who needs a hug any day of the year give them a handcrafted crocheted heart “pocket hug” to let them know that you care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/439c88b1-d080-4886-a008-aaa47c1cd0a1/earrings.png Blog - Heart Collector - Spread the love with tiny Ted Baker rose gold tone heart-shaped earrings… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/19e7ee2e-8a12-4502-8258-a4e917205707/pendant.png Blog - Heart Collector - …and matching tiny heart pendant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/0e77e3c5-059c-4ad6-aefb-9b70f7b9bf3c/notecards.png Blog - Heart Collector - Whenever I take a walk, I’m always looking for hearts naturally appearing in nature – whether it’s a heart-shaped shell, rock, carved wood, or even a cloud. These 10 assorted note cards capture the beauty of hearts found in natural wonders. Perfect for writing a special note to a friend or family member. Browse the listing for other styles, including Blooming Love, Art Hearts, Heartfelt, and From the Heart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/3de5b42a-c084-4a22-a728-307fc9843f30/tshirt.png Blog - Heart Collector - One of my favorite heart tees to wear any day of the year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/de1a76ef-0038-461e-a592-7096ebb8a008/pillows.png Blog - Heart Collector - I love these Rainbow Colored Heart Pillow Shams to place on a favorite reading chair. (Plus, the company donates a percentage of their profits to local NGO’s helping with relief from recent major earthquakes in Turkey). Check out their Amazon Store for more pillowcases and heart art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/2f416028-4c1f-45f8-b64d-7cc3041c3aaa/cummings.png Blog - Heart Collector - One of my favorite poems about the heart is [i carry your heart with me(i carry it in] by e.e. cummings. Now you can be inspired by the poem printed in a heart shape and framed as an art print to hang on your wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/b019699a-84ac-438f-ab3b-641ccfd433eb/emerson.png Blog - Heart Collector - Read Ralph Waldo Emerson’s beautiful and wise words that begin “Write it on your heart…” on a canvas print that you can place in your desk or hang on your wall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/adefd13a-b1b8-4e8c-bec5-801028ca37c1/glasses.png Blog - Heart Collector - Just for fun, If you’re a teacher or a parent, invite a child to view the world with heart and love by wearing these heart sunglasses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/a88453f8-82f0-4d53-a36a-1bb74023f9b2/seeded.png Blog - Heart Collector - Seeded heart paper. A beautiful gift and also a meaningful activity: check out my Seeded Heart Poems of Hope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1f840541-9880-4421-9e0f-87f0b7ad74ee/Screenshot+2023-10-11+183500.png Blog - Heart Collector - Heart Maps are tools that allow you to explore through writing and drawing what you’ve stored in your heart. Browse the Heart Maps collection. https://www.georgiaheard.com/blog/a-menu-of-possibilities-for-the-new-year monthly 0.5 2024-01-05 https://www.georgiaheard.com/blog/winterbooks monthly 0.5 2023-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/5d71a0a8-2b61-4d8d-a30b-d8ba0e339a48/Book+Lists.jpg Blog - Winter Poetry Books - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/d4a331dd-f378-4333-a4c2-1f1be30d91cf/whatyouneed.png Blog - Winter Poetry Books - What You Need to Be Warm: A Poem of Welcome by Neil Gaiman In his powerful and moving poem, featuring illustrations from thirteen artists, author Neil Gaiman writes different memories to answer the question: what do you need to be warm? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/a3f61694-e343-4121-96d6-e3eb03209715/wintereyes.png Blog - Winter Poetry Books - Winter Eyes by Douglas Florian Get ready to cozy up with the heartwarming words of beloved poet Douglas Florian. In this collection of twenty-eight winter-inspired poems, accompanied by his signature watercolor illustrations, Florian brings the magic of the season to life, making you forget all about the chill in the air. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/a3b3604a-c393-4059-91c2-ea0309d46fa0/iguanas.png Blog - Winter Poetry Books - Iguanas in the Snow: And Other Winter Poems/Iguanas en la Nieve: Y Otros Poemas de Invierno by Francisco X. Alarcón Francisco X. Alarcón paints a vivid picture of a city where children sing poetry in two languages. A family playing in the snow brings back memories of iguanas frolicking near the poet's grandma's house in Mexico. Maya Christina Gonzalez's lively illustrations are complemented by collages of old maps and playful iguanas peeking from surprising places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/dd7b05d7-c863-4e99-9a51-6bfacb207eab/winterbees.png Blog - Winter Poetry Books - Winter Bees and Other Poems of the Cold by Joyce Sidman Explore the winter survival strategies of animals in this wonderful picture book of poems by Newbery Honor-winning poet Joyce Sidman. Rick Allen's beautiful linoleum print illustrations bring to life the secret activities happening under the snow, showcasing nature's beauty and power. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/56474605-4c62-43c2-a21b-541b7d7c264b/poemwinterday.png Blog - Winter Poetry Books - A Poem for Every Winter Day (A Poem for Every Day and Night of the Year) edited by Allie Esiri Allie Esiri's anthology offers a diverse collection of winter poems with introductory paragraphs linked to specific dates. Ideal for reading aloud, the book includes both familiar favorites and new discoveries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/2bdca4da-cc0f-4afe-945b-719bb867a49e/robertfrost.png Blog - Winter Poetry Books - The Illustrated Robert Frost: 15 Winter Poems for Children by Robert Frost Explore snowy landscapes, charming cottages, and winter wonders through the classic poetry of Robert Frost. This collection features fifteen of Frost's renowned poems, such as "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," "The Road Not Taken," and "Christmas Trees," capturing the magic of nature and the holiday season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/a76b3946-ec53-401d-be61-da84a962a26f/snowsnow.png Blog - Winter Poetry Books - Snow, Snow: Winter Poems for Children by Jane Yolen Jane Yolen's snow poems, inspired by Jason Stemple's stunning snow photographs, invite children to see snow's breathtaking beauty. Through these poems and pictures, children can learn to view snow with both their imaginations and their eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/7ad6676b-4959-4f5c-b45e-bcf2225aa3f5/winterwishes.png Blog - Winter Poetry Books - Winter Wishes by M.H. Clark A sequel to M.H. Clark and Cécile Metzger's best-seller More Than a Little, these heartwarming rhymes celebrate winter wonders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/4ace7a15-d4cb-4576-b7ff-8f907b099600/shrtestday.png Blog - Winter Poetry Books - The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper Susan Cooper's poem, The Shortest Day, captures the magic of the returning light and the longing for traditions that connect us across generations. Illustrated by Carson Ellis, the book beautifully conveys the joy and community found in celebrating light, thankfulness, and festivity during the winter solstice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/6d73461c-9ee0-4b63-a197-c476de4d4354/welcome-to-the-wonder-house-book.jpg Blog - Winter Poetry Books - Welcome to the Wonder House by Rebecca Kai Dotlich and Georgia Heard If I may, here’s one of mine. The cover, beautifully illustrated by Deborah Freedman, is the most gorgeous winter scene. 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Alarcón In this bilingual poetry book, Francisco X. Alarcón invites young readers to explore the joys of everyday life in Los Angeles during the fall season. Through his imaginative poems, he portrays mariachis as angels, angels riding bikes, and the earth dancing the cha-cha-cha. Alarcón also celebrates simple moments like going to the outdoor market, the ice cream vendor’s arrival, and the first day of school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/5e6ea49c-5493-4106-a584-0dbab94ce6b4/A-Poem-for-Every-Autumn-Day-190x300.png Blog - Favorite Fall Poetry Books - A Poem for Every Autumn Day ed. by Allie Esiri In this comprehensive poetry anthology, each seasonal poem is linked to the date it corresponds to, making it a perfect companion for reading every day of autumn. This collection features renowned poets like Robert Louis Stevenson, John Betjeman, Amy Lowell, Paul Laurence Dunbar, William Shakespeare, and Christina Rossetti, alongside contemporary voices like Seamus Heaney, John Agard, Simon Armitage, Patience Agbabi, and Imtiaz Dharker, making it a soul-enriching read for the entire season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/d1ac6017-34b6-4ce4-bd1c-61e43fd77d67/Shrinking-Days-Frosty-Nights-277x300.png Blog - Favorite Fall Poetry Books - Shrinking Days, Frosty Nights: Poems About Fall by Laura Purdie Salas A wonderful collection of original poems about fall featuring stunning photos. It not only showcases different types of poems but also explains poetic techniques. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/7968de48-977b-4ba8-9da4-f6214a08cf3e/Autumn-An-Alphabet-Acrostic-300x252.png Blog - Favorite Fall Poetry Books - Autumn: An Alphabet Acrostic by Steven Schnur A series of alphabet acrostic poems celebrating fall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1aeab128-6b74-4adf-b9e1-9093c43f4a06/Hello-Harvest-Moon-300x239.png Blog - Favorite Fall Poetry Books - Hello, Harvest Moon by Ralph Fletcher Although not a poetry book per se, this poetically written narrative with captivating illustrations reveals how the harvest moon quietly ascends into the sky and begins its enchanting work long after bedtime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/14723d9f-5642-4ef9-b03b-b72429b3e3b6/Chill-in-the-Air-300x237.png Blog - Favorite Fall Poetry Books - A Chill in the Air: Nature Poems for Fall and Winter by John Frank This lively collection of poems celebrates the beauty of fall and winter, capturing the essence of dropping temperatures, shifting leaves, and shorter days in nature’s splendid display. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/9f7dd77b-e24b-4f11-ab79-d42255c095bb/Pumpkin-Circle-257x300.png Blog - Favorite Fall Poetry Books - Pumpkin Circle by George Levinson Although not a poetry book per se, this nonfiction poetic picture book explores the lifecycle of pumpkins. It features stunning photos and showcases various uses of pumpkins, including as food and decorations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/5ed4a33e-5c44-47bc-9242-7779fab1a5f8/Hey-How-for-Halloween-229x300.png Blog - Favorite Fall Poetry Books - Hey-How for Halloween! by Lee Bennett Hopkins An anthology of Halloween poetry by John Ciardi, Maurice Sendak, e. e. cummings, Carl Sandburg, and others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/4179c3a8-ce69-48fc-abdb-d6c838640fe4/Its-Halloween-208x300.png Blog - Favorite Fall Poetry Books - It’s Halloween by Jack Prelutsky A collection of thirteen poems celebrating the favorite holiday of ghouls and ghosts. These poems by Prelutsky are tailored for beginning readers, making them easy to grasp and enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/d13a2ec9-b2ed-4eeb-b77b-d45bdfddae15/Best-Witches-221x300.png Blog - Favorite Fall Poetry Books - Best Witches: Poems for Halloween by Jane Yolen Delightful poems about witches, ghosts, magic, and other elements of Halloween. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/2968d5e0-2ecf-4add-a780-5f5847c36a18/Who-Said-Boo-222x300.png Blog - Favorite Fall Poetry Books - Who Said Boo? Halloween Poems for the Very Young by Nancy White Carlstom A dozen playful poems follow the adventures of a group of children on Halloween, as they put on their costumes, visit a mysterious haunted house, and bob for apples at a carnival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/a5a83b9a-57a8-4042-887f-2cf40e95babd/The-Day-of-the-Dead-300x259.png Blog - Favorite Fall Poetry Books - The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos: A Bilingual Celebration by Bob Barner This bi-lingual rhyming picture book describes the festivities of el Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, in concise, poetic language. An author’s note offers additional information about the holiday, its historical significance, and the inspiration behind the illustrations. https://www.georgiaheard.com/blog/1v4cqnuwkokscquu0e0l8tsfebohkv monthly 0.5 2023-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1694459015091-Q5LSX3ZVLS2QE12WFQW8/Heart-Books.jpg Blog - Top Heart Books: Poetry About Feelings - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/c178d5e6-6125-4645-9f42-4b490192ac6f/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-6.18.08-PM-258x300.png Blog - Top Heart Books: Poetry About Feelings - You are the Loveliest by Hans Monique Hagen This poetic story has been translated from the original Dutch into English, using a blend of rhyming lines and free verse to craft each heartfelt poem. The short poems give young readers insights into the complexities of emotions and give a thought-provoking look at how one child expresses feelings through poetry. Poetry Prompt: In one of the poems in the book, “For You,” the speaker writes about finding a new word that describes how wonderful a person is, like “loveliest wonderflest sweetismost…” Poets love to make up words. As a collaborative poem or independently, invite students to make a list of words — new words, combination words — to describe how wonderful someone is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/25b1eb3b-bc72-46c9-ad23-ff6b3eaeda52/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-6.24.17-PM-244x300.png Blog - Top Heart Books: Poetry About Feelings - I Am Loved by Nikki Giovanni For a child, feeling loved is everything. This collection of poems by Nikki Giovanni, illustrated by Ashley Bryan, emphasizes this most essential message for everyone—kids, adults, parents, grandparents, and friends: You are loved. Poetry Prompt: This is a perfect book to read to inspire students to write poems from their Heart Maps using Nikki Giovanni’s poems and Ashley Bryan’s illustrations as inspiration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/177ef555-7ceb-4059-a7ee-6bcc46cdc68b/Screenshot-2023-08-29-at-11.41.45-AM-176x300.png Blog - Top Heart Books: Poetry About Feelings - What the Heart Knows: Chants, Charms & Blessings by Joyce Sidman A collection of poems that offer comfort, courage, and humor during challenging moments. These poems encompass ancient forms like spells, invocations, and chants, addressing various aspects of life such as repairing friendships, seeking transformation, and bravely facing adversity. The book serves as a source of solace, inspiration, and reflection, complemented by captivating artwork from Caldecott Honor-winning artist Pamela Zagarenski. Poetry Prompt: Using the title, What the Heart Knows, as inspiration, invite students to write a list (it could be a list poem) of those things their hearts know to be true. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/bfc16d6d-14e1-4dc7-869b-1a00d02ebe1d/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.37.20-PM-255x300.png Blog - Top Heart Books: Poetry About Feelings - Courage Out Loud: 25 Poems of Power by Joseph Coelho Each of the 15 poems in this collection serves as a kind of personal pep talk that will help children discover their strength and face their fears. Poetry Prompt: Invite students to write a poem about what gives them courage and helps them to face their fears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/65bd89e0-0455-4dc0-97c9-a6fdf808ebd1/Screenshot-2023-08-29-at-3.56.23-PM-232x300.png Blog - Top Heart Books: Poetry About Feelings A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart by Zetta Elliott In this powerful, affirming poem by author Zetta Elliott, a Black child explores his shifting emotions throughout the year. This affirming poem can help readers talk about all their feelings hiding deep inside. Heart Map Prompt: Read A Place Inside of Me, then invite students to make Heart Maps describing what feelings they have hidden deep inside their hearts. After, they can write a poem about those feelings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1c50e7d9-025a-4d95-9504-e7d721823789/Screenshot-2023-08-29-at-11.37.47-AM-236x300.png Blog - Top Heart Books: Poetry About Feelings Sometimes I Feel Like a River by Danielle Daniel Sometimes it’s easier for children to talk about how they feel by using metaphors especially those in nature for example, the bright sun to represent happiness or a tall tree to signify strength. These next two poetry books use metaphors of the natural world nature to express inner feelings. Pair these books, and notice how the poems in each book express feelings in similar and different ways through nature. Within this collection of twelve short poems, the speaker expresses emotions through metaphoric connections to natural elements such as the sun, river, mountain, cloud, rain, and forest, embodying a sense of unity within themselves and in the world around them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/5bd618bc-82f5-4f80-a3db-9aaa0ce1b454/Screenshot-2023-08-29-at-2.58.29-PM-300x239.png Blog - Top Heart Books: Poetry About Feelings - Today I Am A River by Kate Coombs Beautiful poems that will inspire young readers to celebrate their emotions and the natural world through imagination and play as they pretend they are a skunk, sunlight or a stone. Poetry Prompt: Drawing inspiration from both books, encourage students to select an element from nature that symbolizes how they feel inside and then write a poem. They might want to use the inspirational first line Sometimes I feel like a ____ to begin their poems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/88ee6600-22a6-4a92-ab8d-b19e5fb5f605/Screenshot-2023-08-29-at-6.00.46-PM-300x296.png Blog - Top Heart Books: Poetry About Feelings - Things We Feel edited by Sylvia Vardell & Janet Wong In this ABC book, you’ll discover poems from A to Z, paired with colorful photos. These poems help children talk about lots of different feelings like being amazed, brave, curious, excited, frustrated, grateful, happy, inspired, jealous, lonely, mad, nervous, and more. Poetry Prompt: Together, create your very own class alphabet book of feelings, where each student chooses a feeling for a different letter and writes a short poem about it using Things We Feel as inspiration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/18fad0bf-1dda-4c07-96c9-42ee07397eb1/Screenshot-2023-08-29-at-1.10.42-PM-293x300.png Blog - Top Heart Books: Poetry About Feelings - In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek These next two heart books are wonderful to read for inspiration and ideas as students make Heart Maps. Both books explore a variety of feelings that will help children understand and talk about their emotions as they map what’s on their hearts. In My Heart poetically explores a variety of feelings that fill our hearts like happiness, sadness, and bravery and helps readers understand and recognize their feelings. This book helps children understand and talk about their emotions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/f97b35a5-75b1-44e2-a690-0abbeb7a2474/Screenshot-2023-08-29-at-1.43.52-PM-231x300.png Blog - Top Heart Books: Poetry About Feelings - My Heart by Corinna Luyken Through poetic language and metaphor, My Heart expresses an array of emotions and “heart states” and encourages children to follow their inner wisdom in a celebration of love and self-acceptance. Poetry Prompt: Using In My Heart: A Book of Feelings and My Heart as inspiration, invite children to share and write about what’s in their hearts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/3c7d02e0-2809-44d9-9d5d-bd09a843580d/Screenshot-2023-08-29-at-2.01.18-PM-300x295.png Blog - Top Heart Books: Poetry About Feelings - My Heart Fills with Happiness/Nijiikendam by Monique Gray Smith This poetic picture book captures the essence of happiness through simple pleasures like sunlit warmth, bannock baking in the oven, and the touch of a loved one’s hand. My Heart Fills with Happiness invites both children and adults to contemplate and cherish joyful moments. Author Monique Gray Smith wrote My Heart Fills with Happiness to support the wellness of Indigenous children and families by encouraging young children to reflect on what makes them happy. Heart Map Prompt: Invite students to create a Heart Map focused specifically on what fills their hearts with happiness using this beautiful and poetic picture book as inspiration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/0d8b1157-4631-4a0f-9d4c-82b322c0a3fc/Screenshot-2023-08-29-at-5.23.55-PM-202x300.png Blog - Top Heart Books: Poetry About Feelings - My Thoughts Are Clouds by Georgia Heard Poets are mindful observers who show us the beauty around and inside us, helping us see the world in fresh ways. I’ve practiced meditation for many years, and in my book I use poetry to teach what mindfulness is, and give kids, parents, and teachers easy ways to learn what it is. Poetry Prompt: Read the poems in this book to start a mindfulness program in your classroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/60d68c89-c33f-4b8b-bb88-9876e7bb5cd9/heartmaps.jpg Blog - Top Heart Books: Poetry About Feelings - Heart Maps: Helping Students Create and Craft Authentic Writing by Georgia Heard Filled with full-color student heart maps, examples of the resulting writing, along with online access to 20 different uniquely designed reproducible heart map templates, Heart Maps will be a practical tool for awakening new writing possibilities and engaging and motivating your students throughout the year. https://www.georgiaheard.com/blog/bak305i3i72ogyxskmd7rfuxex6124 monthly 0.5 2023-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1697051430077-JXED07YK6ZIVOVN52J5F/Poetry-Books-About-School-2.jpg Blog - Top Ten Poetry Books About School - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/88a57200-95fe-45f5-8b72-55b6f604187e/school+people.png Blog - Top Ten Poetry Books About School - School People by Lee Bennett Hopkins Step into a school, a building full of heart and soul, waiting for students and staff to bring life to its halls. This collection of fifteen poems curated by the late poet Lee Bennett Hopkins celebrates the grown-ups children meet during their school day. Poetry Prompt: Invite students in your class to create poems that highlight the often unnoticed heroes of your school, such as the bus driver or the thoughtful custodian, using words that paint clear pictures. Collect these poems and present them as heartfelt gifts to the dedicated staff who make your school a caring community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/c39f5e2e-db57-4f34-b1d0-6bcdc64cce5c/greatmorning.jpg Blog - Top Ten Poetry Books About School - GREAT MORNING! Poems for School Leaders to Read Aloud by Sylvia Vardell & Janet Wong Say “Good Morning!” with GREAT MORNING! Poems for School Leaders to Read Aloud, a collection of 75 poems with quick intros and interesting facts for a full school year of morning announcements. Poetry Prompt: Encourage your students to compose brief poems inspired by school themes such as kindness and community using GREAT MORNING! Poems for School Leaders as inspiration. They can read aloud their own poems during morning announcements, fostering a sense of unity and spreading poetry across the school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/6ccbb4b3-67e0-47b8-b387-ca0927c61c4b/school+supplies.jpg Blog - Top Ten Poetry Books About School - School Supplies by Lee Bennett Hopkins Enjoy poems that celebrate classroom essentials like paper clips, notebooks, and rulers. With lively illustrations, this book will infuse the poetic in the supplies students use every day in school. Poetry Prompt: Invite students to write poems inspired by their favorite school supplies! Use the poems from the book as inspiration. After they create their poems, encourage them to publish their work around the classroom, placing them near the corresponding school supplies. This poetry project will show how poetry can be found in the everyday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/4c076ce2-a6fa-4dbf-b15a-14a90f3b4663/swimming+upstream.jpg Blog - Top Ten Poetry Books About School - Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems by Kristine O’Connell George Entering middle school is a mix of new adventures and challenges. With Kristine O’Connell George’s award-winning poems, students can read poems about the special moments and challenges of middle school. Poetry Prompt: Capture the essence of the first year in middle school through poetry! Encourage your students to write short poems that reflect their most memorable experiences and challenges they face as a new middle school student using Kristine O’Connell George’s poems as inspiration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/f0b761db-2896-492c-b592-cfbc1620c6ce/wordswings.jpg Blog - Top Ten Poetry Books About School - Words with Wings by Nikki Grimes In this Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book, Nikki Grimes explores through a novel-in-verse how a supportive teacher can be the key to unlocking a dreamer’s imaginative power through creative writing. Read-Aloud Prompt: Words with Wings is an excellent choice for a read-aloud session at the beginning of the school year, encouraging upper elementary and middle school students to articulate their emotions and thoughts using language, similar to the character in the verse novel. This book can also be effectively integrated with a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program, offering an opportunity for students to engage with themes of self-expression and personal growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/b42dd751-58fb-45af-aeea-bf8118e65618/poemshomeroom.jpg Blog - Top Ten Poetry Books About School - Poems from Homeroom: A Writer’s Place to Start by Kathi Appelt Poet and educator, Kathi Appelt, has written a captivating anthology of poems tailored for young adult readers. Divided into two sections, the first containing poems about fictional adolescent characters and what they long for, the second exploring how the poems were written and how readers can begin poems of their own. Poetry Prompt: After students read the poems in Poems from Homeroom, invite them to use the list of writing ideas in the book to create their own poems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/c7260706-9b18-456a-aa2c-8b3405aec762/lastfifth.jpg Blog - Top Ten Poetry Books About School - The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary by Laura Shovan This novel-in-verse is written from the perspective of a fictional class of fifth-graders during a transformative school year. Families change and new friendships form as the kids grow up and move on in this whimsical novel-in-verse about finding your voice and making sure others hear it. Poetry Prompt: Invite students to write their own poems, introducing themselves at the beginning of the school year using the poems in this book as inspiration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/0ae56705-b8bd-463b-aae1-e5763d87f5dc/raisehand.jpg Blog - Top Ten Poetry Books About School - If You’re Not Here, Please Raise Your Hand: Poems about School by Kalli Dakos For every student who’s ever worried about spending a lifetime in the third grade and for every teacher who’s faced a class where nobody remembered to bring milk money, these thirty-eight poems by Kalli Dakos capture the excitement, challenge, heartbreak, and wonder of life in elementary school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/8e81c666-2fe6-42fe-ae3d-30d8af5575b7/teacherlooking.jpg Blog - Top Ten Poetry Books About School - When the Teacher Isn’t Looking: And Other Funny School Poems by Kenn Nesbitt Kenn Nesbitt’s collection of whimsical poems playfully tackles a variety of school-related subjects that will elicit both laughter and engagement from students. Poetry Prompt: For moments that call for a cheerful pause, I’ve selected two poetry books guaranteed to bring smiles to children’s faces. When a poetry break is in order, teachers can share a playful poem from these collections. Later, students can collaborate on crafting a group poem inspired by one of the topics in the books or work with a partner to create a humorous school-related poem of their own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/dd8bf6b7-343e-4a7c-972d-4b66b229ae36/dayyoubegin.jpg Blog - Top Ten Poetry Books About School - The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson Although not a poetry book per se, this poetic picture book by Jacqueline Woodson, uses beautiful language and imagery to show that when we share our stories, we feel less alone and often find others with whom we can connect. Poetry Prompt: Invite students to write a poem celebrating their special qualities, drawing inspiration from Jacqueline Woodson’s book for vivid details and imagery. Then compile the poems into a class anthology that shows how each student is unique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/a5e9e344-7b1f-4b6c-a55e-14b6e38d11c2/fallingdown.jpg Blog - Top Ten Poetry Books About School - Falling Down the Page by Georgia Heard A collection of easy-to-read and accessible list poems by contemporary children’s poets many with a school oriented themes. Poetry Prompt: A list poem is one of the easiest poems for children to write. Start the school year by reading some of the school related list poems and create a shared poem with the class or invite students to write their own independent list poems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/a09fca9f-f38a-4a9a-8147-f2919f6b00b1/childrens-poetry-climb-inside-a-poem-241x300.jpg Blog - Top Ten Poetry Books About School - Climb Inside a Poem by Georgia Heard Through an anthology of original children’s poems and related lessons, Lester Laminack and I describe how to weave poetry into the fabric of every school day Building on these experiences, children then engage in a formal unit of study on writing poetry. The book has three components · A poetry anthology, Climb Inside a Poem: Original Poems for Children, includes poems by contemporary children’s poets and whimsical illustrations all in an expansive big book format. · Lessons for Climb Inside a Poem provides a five-day sequence of lessons for each poem in the anthology. · Reading and Writing Poetry Across the Year is organized into three separate sections: writing mini-lessons; reading strategies; and a complete unit of study for writing poetry. https://www.georgiaheard.com/blog/how-to-make-a-heart-map monthly 0.5 2023-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/74ff8c1f-0b3a-46b7-b0cd-e3cdae9f1c11/myo_heartmap.jpg Blog - How to Make a Heart Map - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1697054140635-9HHF1VUTXVL5GB02UD5P/Heart-Map-Photo-e1690328625594.png Blog - How to Make a Heart Map https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1697054140671-VO9WWCK17PPOE7O4PNOM/heart-map-graphic.jpg Blog - How to Make a Heart Map https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1697054141328-02NQZXI3PDZQOKMVRIKA/241861506_10225285907230017_1425256518863016498_n.jpg Blog - How to Make a Heart Map https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1697054178888-V3PEKCKQL7E6ZER7P9LZ/Picture2-300x225.png Blog - How to Make a Heart Map https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1697054141363-6B5KF6JWD6A3WLP2A1Q6/241950330_10225285906790006_606407040991761723_n.jpg Blog - How to Make a Heart Map https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1697054178934-YKL931ASR75SMBICQE5A/1-3.9-Sarahs-Heart-Map-FullSizeRender.jpg Blog - How to Make a Heart Map https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/1697054197183-E8YJP0RUR5AB37SI2AH7/Picture3.png Blog - How to Make a Heart Map https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/60d68c89-c33f-4b8b-bb88-9876e7bb5cd9/heartmaps.jpg Blog - How to Make a Heart Map Discover more about the world of Heart Maps by diving into my book Heart Maps: Helping Students Crafts and Create Authentic Writing, where you’ll find an inspiring collection of 20 unique downloadable Heart Map themes and designs, along with inspiring examples by young people to ignite your creativity. https://www.georgiaheard.com/blog/summer-poetry-books-and-activities monthly 0.5 2023-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/d83b818f-18d7-4000-bfae-46ffc332017e/Hello-Summer-copy-1.jpg Blog - Summer Poetry Books and Activities - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/344530df-a4e7-4883-9461-7d028fd4d51c/Screenshot-2023-06-28-at-9.37.58-PM-1-237x300.png Blog - Summer Poetry Books and Activities - Lemonade Sun: And Other Summer Poems by Rebecca Kai Dotlich These joyful poems by Rebecca Kai Dotlich will make you feel the tangy sweetness of a cold glass of lemonade and capture the essence of summer with colorful illustrations by Jan Spivey Gilchrist. From playful jump rope rhymes to backyard adventures, this collection is a refreshing treat for the senses. Activity: Grab a glass of lemonade and head outside to your backyard or a sunny spot. Take a moment to observe your surroundings and write a poem inspired by the vibrant colors, sounds, and flavors of summer, just like the poems in the book. They might even inspire you to create your own lemonade stand and donate the proceeds to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which is dedicated to fighting childhood cancer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/fa57165c-9f61-48f1-af32-ca9da3955aa1/Screenshot-2023-06-29-at-10.16.55-AM-208x300.png Blog - Summer Poetry Books and Activities - At the Sea Floor Café: Odd Ocean Critter Poems by Leslie Bulion Planning a trip to the beach or just curious about critters that live beneath the sea? These humorous poems about sea creatures will make every child smile. Accompanied by astonishing facts and a glossary of scientific terms. Activity: Visit your local aquarium or beach and see if you can spot any of the sea creatures mentioned in the book. Observe one sea critter, notice its unique features and behavior, and then write a poem about it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/570de9b5-44fe-4aa3-a1bc-d097453ba259/Screenshot-2023-06-29-at-10.39.08-AM-300x286.png Blog - Summer Poetry Books and Activities - Water Sings Blue: Ocean Poems by Kate Coombs Explore the wonders of the sea, its enchanting depths, and its timeless allure through this delightful book of poems. Activity: Grab some art supplies and create your own ocean-inspired masterpiece! Use watercolors or colored pencils to bring to life the vivid creatures and scenes from the book. Let your imagination swim in the depths of the sea and create a beautiful artwork that captures the magic of the ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/e73e2ad4-5d75-460f-a300-22d2c577cfd6/Screenshot-2023-06-29-at-12.46.08-PM-226x300.png Blog - Summer Poetry Books and Activities - Summersaults by Douglas Florian Summersaults will take you on the best summer vacation ever! Let the magic of the season come alive through Douglas Florian’s poems and vibrant illustrations. Activity: Get inspired by the joys of summer and create your own poem about your favorite summer activity, whether it’s swimming, building sandcastles, or enjoying ice cream. Use colorful markers or crayons to illustrate your poem and share it with your friends or family to spread the summer fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/382a8b0e-21ed-49a3-9a7a-cbe28aa39ac2/Screenshot-2023-06-28-at-9.34.25-PM-208x300.png Blog - Summer Poetry Books and Activities - When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons by Julie Fogliano Celebrate all the seasons, including summer, in this gorgeous poetry picture book with vibrant watercolors and journal entries in poetic form. Activity: Buy or create a special notebook and capture summer memories in your journal. Don’t forget to date each entry, creating a treasure trove of memories to cherish for years to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/090ac927-23c5-4dbb-a02e-069251f65bee/Screenshot-2023-06-28-at-9.46.13-PM-246x300.png Blog - Summer Poetry Books and Activities - Summer Song by Kevin Hankes During the summer, you can hear buzzing insects, birds singing, and children enjoying the warmth of the sun while rolling in the grass. In this poetic picture book, Kevin Henkes uses descriptive words and sounds to teach us about summer, and the colorful paintings show us all the amazing things that happen during this season. Activity: After reading the book, go outside and explore the wonders of summer! Listen for the buzzing of insects, try to identify different bird songs, and feel the warmth of the sun on your skin. Observe the colors of nature and create your own artwork inspired by the beauty of the season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/d28bb761-6439-427f-9ac3-02435ad4f656/Screenshot-2023-06-29-at-10.45.31-AM-247x300.png Blog - Summer Poetry Books and Activities - Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems by Kristine O’Connell George From cozy mornings in sleeping bags to encounters with wildlife and nighttime tent conversations, these poems and beautiful illustrations capture the joy and adventure of camping, creating cherished memories for readers, whether they’ve been camping or not. Activity: After reading “Toasting Marshmallows,” gather your family or friends and create your own indoor camping adventure. Set up a cozy tent, share stories, and toast marshmallows over a pretend campfire, immersing yourself in the camping experience from the comfort of your home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/4eef344c-8a4b-4cf0-a71a-8960d43a2f55/Screenshot-2023-06-28-at-9.52.08-PM-256x300.png Blog - Summer Poetry Books and Activities - Sail Away by Langston Hughes Experience the beauty of the ocean through the powerful words of Langston Hughes and the captivating illustrations of Ashley Bryan. Dive into this collection of poems about the sea, from its majestic presence to its calming charm, and celebrate the wonders of the ocean. Activity: After reading the book, choose a favorite poem or image that inspired you. Use it as a starting point to write your own poem about the ocean or a sea-related theme. Let your creativity flow and express your own imaginative thoughts and feelings through your words. Enjoy the process of crafting your own poetry inspired by the book! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/66e9ea55-ccf5-4abd-9e65-272f0ed0b051/Screenshot-2023-06-29-at-11.09.18-AM-251x300.png Blog - Summer Poetry Books and Activities - Out of This World: Star-Studded Haiku by Sally M. Walker Get ready for an incredible journey beyond Earth as this captivating combination of haiku and stunning artwork takes us through lunar eclipses, orbiting planets, and dazzling galaxies. Explore constellations, the universe’s birth, stars, the solar system, and more in the detailed back matter, complete with a glossary, bibliography, and online resources. Activity: Why not take advantage of the summer nights and go outside to observe the stars? Find a cozy spot in your backyard or a nearby park, lay back, and let the wonders of the universe inspire you to write your own space-themed haiku. Look through a telescope and see what more you can see. Capture the magic of summer and the beauty of the night sky in your words, and let your imagination reach for the stars! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64fcc18c66e5c369d320abcf/454f4a31-c2d3-4b91-bd90-a6445d6f90c8/Screenshot-2023-06-29-at-11.23.05-AM-274x300.png Blog - Summer Poetry Books and Activities - We Are Branches by Joyce Sidman These beautiful and imagistic poems and luminous illustrations explore the significance of branches in our world, highlighting their strength, hope, and beauty as the very shape of life itself. Activity: Summer is a perfect time to take a nature walk in a park or forest. Look closely at different plants and creatures to find and observe branches in action, connecting and spreading life all around you. 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inducted into the Black Authors Hall of Fame in 2023. Her honors include the CSK Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award, the ALAN Award for significant contributions to young adult literature, the Children's Literature Legacy Medal, and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Author of the Coretta Scott King Award-winner Bronx Masquerade, and five Coretta Scott King Author Honors, she won the Printz Honor and Sibert Honor for her memoir Ordinary Hazards. Her latest titles include Garvey's Choice: The Graphic Novel, a School Library Journal 2023 Best Book; Lullaby for the King, one of Book Riot's 25 Best Christmas Books of All Time; and A Walk in the Woods, recipient of 8 starred reviews, and 11 Best Book listings for 2023, including the New York Times, NPR, and Smithsonian Magazine. Ms. Grimes lives in Corona, California. 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