Today is the last day of National Poetry Month. Three to four times a week during National Poetry Month, I shared poetry that spoke to
Category: National Poetry Month
National Poetry Month: Educator Barnes Reads – Bronx Masquerade
Early in my teaching career, I came across Nikki Grimes’ novel Bronx Masquerade. This novel is a combination of poetry and prose. Not only did
National Poetry Month: Educator Barnes Reads – The Firefly
Earlier this week, I shared a poem I had published in a children’s poetry book Words & Other Wild Things. Today, I’m sharing another poem
National Poetry Month: Educator Barnes Reads – Okay, Brown Girl, Okay
Poet James Berry wrote the poem, “Okay, Brown Girl, Okay” in response to a letter he received from a little girl who asked him, “How
National Poetry Month: Educator Barnes Reads – Busy Busy Bee
I first stared blogging on my urban gardening website http://www.gardenershicole.com. It was a way to share with my family and friends what I was doing.
National Poetry Month: JJ Reads – Mommies
In my home, I have a book called Poetry Speaks to Children. I will be highlighting a couple poems from this book during National Poetry