Poetry

Posted about 4 months ago by Laura Price

Posted in Poetry, Writing | Tagged with haiku

Embraces with words, Smiles behind our masks— “Yes, we’re open now!” Their visits were brief. Patrons here with us, sharing Their long alone times. Only a few days– Laughter, questions, […]

Posted about 5 months ago by Laura Price

Posted in Poetry, Writing

Gentle, dappled light,Through semi-shaded windows,Waiting for someone. Eyes above the masks,Fearful yet still hopeful–Can I be of help? Masks cannot obscureSmiles and grins and gladness.We are glad you’re here! Someone […]

Posted about 1 year ago by Natalie Draper

Posted in Book Reviews, Events, Poetry, Reading Recommendations

I admit it, I am the sort of person who shares YouTube videos of favorite authors talking and reading at university lecterns, or hanging out in nice chairs on stages […]

Posted about 3 years ago by Jennifer Deuell

Posted in Poetry, Teens | Tagged with poetry, recommended books, teens

Who doesn’t love Jason Reynolds, right?!  So when I saw his newest book, For Every One, I knew I had to pick it up. Full disclosure, poetry isn’t typically my […]

Posted about 3 years ago by Natalie Draper

Posted in Poetry | Tagged with allergies, cruelest month, langston hughes, shel silverstein

April, it turns out, is not just the cruelest month (as an allergy sufferer, this speaks to me), but also National Poetry Month, and financial capability month. I couldn’t find much […]