Back to School! I love this time of year. I light up with new and returning students and opportunities to learn and create. The best part of teaching for me is watching my students discover the writing within and by others. When the glow of inspiration fills the room, you know magic is happening in mind, body, and spirit. I learn so much from my literary community and I’m thankful for the opportunity to receive and share these tools of joy and growth. Below are some poetry resources for educators and lifelong learners. Never stop questioning, engaging, and being curious about this world on and off the page. Onward, Amanda |
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“If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, you must be the one to write it." - Toni Morrison - |
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Mosaic develops workshops and lesson plans that demonstrates how Mosaic’s content, books, and culture can help empower educators, parents, and community-based organizations to use books, writing, and reading to engage curious minds. Visit them online for a free Black Poets Speak Out lesson plan. | | |
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Produced by the Academy of American Poets for K-12 educators, Teach This Poem features one poem a week, accompanied by interdisciplinary resources and activities designed to help teachers quickly and easily bring poetry into the classroom. | | |
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The Poetry Coalition is a national alliance of organizations dedicated to working together to promote the value poets bring to our culture and the important contribution poetry makes in the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds. Follow the coalition actions and share with your literary communities. Onward! | | |
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The Stonecoast MFA is a Top 4 ranked low residency program offering courses in Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry, and Popular Fiction. Apply for the Winter 2019 class and write what you've been waiting for. | | |
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Presented by Six Square, the District Cultural Arts Fest is an exciting celebration that honors the rich legacy and cultural contributions of Central Texas’ Black community. Join us for Poetry, Music, Food, and more in celebration of we! | | |
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New Works: Marcus Jackson, Amanda Johnston and Dustin Pearson - Cave Canem poets read from new publications in partnership with the NYU Lillian Vernon House. Free and open to the public. | | |
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Award winning writers from around the world gather for two days of readings, panels, and more to support literacy in Texas. Join Amanda Johnston, Shayla Lawson, Anastacia-Renee and more. | | |
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Quenton Baker: Ballast In response to Quenton Baker's moving exhibit Ballast - an outgrowth of an in-process collection of poems that examines the 1841 slave revolt aboard the brig Creole, poets Amanda Johnston, Dante Micheaux, L. Lamar Wilson share new work. | | |
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Writing Public Tragedies: How to Write Beyond the Media Feed with Empathy and Craft - This workshop will explore poetry in response to public tragedies that push beyond the headlines to the heart with care and an unblinking eye. | | |
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