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: Bronx Masquerade
Early in my teaching career, I came across Nikki Grimes’ novel Bronx Masquerade. This novel combines poetry and prose. Not only did my students love
National Poetry Month: The Firefly
Earlier this week, I shared a poem I published in the children’s poetry book Words & Other Wild Things. Today, I’m sharing another poem from
National Poetry Month: 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: Mommies
In my home, I have a book called Poetry Speaks to Children. Get this book and check out the poem “Mommies.”