Welcome to Poetry Friday! This week we are hosted by Jama at her sumptuous blog, Jama’s Alphabet Soup. Thank you Jama for hosting! Stop by and check out her post for Poetry Friday.
As I write this, tomorrow, 10/22 is the the date that Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong’s new poetry anthology THINGS WE DO, for kids age 4-6, will be available on Amazon, Here. The title is on the Children’s Book Council’s list of new books for October Here.
Inside are poems contributed by well-known as well as lesser-known children’s poets. As listed in the Children’s Book Council page, the poets in this anthology include:
Beth Brody, Joseph Bruchac, Jen Bryant, Mary E. Cronin, Linda A. Dryfhout, Margarita Engle, Janet Clare Fagal, Marilyn Garcia, Nikki Grimes, Carol Labuzzetta, Marty Lapointe-Malchik, Grace Lin, Molly Lorenz, Jone Rush MacCulloch, Pat Mora, Linda Sue Park, Moe Phillips, Jack Prelutsky, Janice Scully, Linda Kulp Trout, Padma Venkatraman, Leslie Stall Widener, Carole Boston Weatherford, Janet Wong, Jane Yolen, and Helen Kemp Zax.
Those of us attending Sylvia and Janet’s on-line workshop, “Anthology 201” had an opportunity to contribute to the collection and learn about the details required in publishing work such as this.
Each poem is inspired by a photo that illustrates a letter of the alphabet.
I will share my poem here. I love this action photo. It really captures the focus and determination of a child kicking. I know others will be sharing their poems, too. From actions such as eating, to inventing to yawning to zooming, these poems are fun and it was an honor to work with Janet and Sylvia, as well as fun to be part of this creative group of children’s writers.
KICK Grass Shaker worm waker High popper cloud topper Ball smasher goal crasher Tie breaker score maker Watch me KICK! © Janice Scully 2021
Have a great day, everyone! Stay well and warm, too, as the autumn chill slowly creeps in for Halloween, as it is where I live in Upstate New York.
Janice, what a sweet KICK poem. It is fun to read–such perfect rhythm and rhyme for little ones. I’m enjoying reading all these posts today about this new book. I’ve added it to my wish list. Congratulations on having your poem chosen.
I agree, Denise! It’s so great when a poem’s rhythm fits its subject, and reading this poem feels like a soccer practice for the mind. FYI here’s the Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3GbVdEX. Thanks for adding it to your wish list!
Janice, your poem “Kick” pairs beautifully with that wonderful photo, and it looks fantastic on the page. I can’t wait to page through this book and enjoy all the poems and delightful photos!
Janice, thanks so much for joining us in Anthologies 201 and our ambitious, fast-track, poetry project! And thanks for helping us spread the word– the final step in creating a book of poetry. And of course, thank you for your wonderful poem! I love the tight patterning that really captures the abrupt energy of KICKING!
You nailed it, Janice!! Congrats on having “Kick” in the new anthology!
Janice, the word-play in your poem makes it fun to read. Congratulations!
Janice,
Congratulations on your inclusion of the poem KICK to THINGS WE DO! You captured the word perfectly. I love how succinct your poem is and how it absolutely does capture the intention of a child with a soccer ball (I had a soccer player – my youngest son). It is also illuminating and instructive to me to read your KICK poem because KICK was one of the three words I had initially picked when the Anthology 201 group was selecting what they’d like to write about. Hands down, your KICK poem is far better than mine and I am so glad you are part of this anthology from our class! ~ Carol ~
Just right, Janice, so full of action it begs to be read aloud! I love that surprise of “worm waker”! Congrats for being in this anthology!
Nice work on your poem KICK Janice! I liked the flow of the poem and the punctuation at the end with KICK. Thanks for sharing!
Janice, congratulations on your latest publishing triumph. A wonderful anthology and a great collection of poets! You no doubt got a ‘kick’ out of this! Enjoy every wonderful moment.
This is delightful Janice! Congratulations on the poem and being part of such a wonderful anthology. I’m sure it will be delighting young readers for many years to come.
Another fabulous poem from THINGS WE DO! Love your two-word lines, and that single-word ending!
Fantastic, Janice–“worm waker”–love that!
Hooray! What fun wordplay in your poem…just what the anthology ordered! Can’t wait to read more. Congratulations!