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Poetic Pursuits

Writing poetry is such an individual thing. I don’t think anyone can say, “Here’s the right way to write a poem.” But good poems have certain things in common: metaphor, unusual or surprising language, fun form on the page, etc. Click on the links below to try just a bit of poetry—a small tidbit to encourage you to try something new.

Poetic Techniques

Vivid Verbs: To Be Is To Be Boring

Line Breaks: How Do You Decide?

Scanning Your Poems: Where Does Your Rhythm Go Wrong?

Assonance and Alliteration: Can You Repeat That?

Metaphor: The Skeleton of a Poem

Titles for Poems: How To Make a Reader Keep Reading

Poetic Forms

Which Poetic Form Should I Use?

Who Said That? Poems for 2 Voices

The Mask Poem: Writing from an Object’s Point of View

Acrostics: Poetry, Top to Bottom

Found Poems: More Than Just Finding

Diamantes: A Gem of a Form

Do You Haiku?

Being a Poet

Poetry Goals

Poetic Habit: Reading 5 a Day

Poetic Habit: A Poetry Diary

Poetry How-to Books

How To Steal Ideas for Poems

What a Great Idea for a Poem

Poetry for Publication

What Makes a Children’s Poem?

How to Gather Poems for a Poetry Collection

Poetry in the Classroom

Reading Poetry in the Primary Classroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JUNE NEWS

I'm updating early for June--and my busy summer is shaping up! During June and July, Yvonne Pearson and I will be co-presenting a For the Love of Loons storytime at all 14 branches of the East Central Regional Library system in Minnesota. Want to hear two great picture books and learn about loons? Check out the schedule here!

Secrets of the Loon

I'll also be visiting 3 Dakota County Libraries (MN) with storytimes centered around We Belong and self-worth and identity. Check out the details here!

More exciting news? There's going to be a Korean-language edition of Snowman-Cold=Puddle. I adore seeing my books reach kids across the world!

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