Welcome to Poetry Friday! This week the talented Laura Purdie Salas is hosting HERE. Thank you for hosting, Laura!
What is Poetry Friday? Find out HERE.
This week I began the Anthology 201 course by poets Janet Wong and Sylvia Vardell. What does it take to create a poetry anthology? I signed up to find out. They are smart and generous teachers.
As and example of a well written anthology, I happened to have Sylvia’s 2020 anthology, A WORLD FULL OF POEMS. These poems are for young children, 187 in all, from almost as many poets. Many are well known, some you will recognize from Poetry Friday. But the book is not just poems. The back matter in this book is quite useful.
For parents, teachers, and curious children, you will find:
1) Poetry activity suggestions, such as reading aloud, ending each day with a poem and more.
2) Poetry Activities such as a treasure hunt tips on reading out loud.
3) Easy tips on how to have a conversation about a poem.
4) How to begin writing poems.
5) Different kinds of poems such as list poems and haiku.
6) How to add art.
7) How to get better as a poet.
8) It also includes clever ways for a family to put poetry into daily life. For example, keeping a book of poems in the car, ending each day with a poem and more.
A WORLD FULL OF POEMS is a beautiful book, an anthology full of wonderful poems, and a useful resource for all ages.
Thank you, Laura Purdie Salas for hosting. Have a good weekend everyone and stay well!
Janice, I heard wonderful comments about Janet and Sylvia’s new online class. They are fabulous presenters. Thank you for the comments. I look forward to hear more about your thoughts.
How great to take the class, Janice. I have this wonderful book, and agree that the backmatter is good, along with all those special poems. Have fun with the class!
I, too, love Sylvia’s A WORLD FULL OF POEMS! I have gifted it to quite a few new babies. 🙂 I also appreciate back matter and confess I often flip to the back of the book first. xo
Janet and Sylvia are amazing, aren’t they? And this is a lovely anthology, indeed. I hope you’re filling up with wondering info and inspiration in the course!
The title of your post says it all!!
Janice,
Your review here has me convinced to move this book up my list of books to buy when I return to the U.S. It was on my list already when I read about it recently here, but you have sealed the deal. Thanks, and enjoy the workshop. I love the was you describe these “smart and generous teachers.”
I have this book sitting before me (along with about 60 others for NCTE Notables reading). I guess I now move it to the top of the pile! Thanks, Janice.
This looks like an amazing anthology!
Thanks for telling more about this book. Putting it on my list.
I too have a copy of this book Janice and like you I recognize its invaluable qualities as a poetry resource. I continue to promote its worth to schools and on social media. I shall spread the word regarding your enlightening post.
This is definitely going on my shopping list as well. Thanks for highlighting it! I loved the Anthologies 101 webinar with Sylvia and Janet – so glad you’re getting the chance to participate!