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Posted by: Anne Holmes
Kids in 11 schools across the country will soon get a special treat: A visit from Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
Posted in: Guest Posts, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, News and Events
Posted by: Anne Holmes
It's a celebratory day for Joy Harjo: the Librarian of Congress has just appointed our poet laureate to serve a third term in the position. The announcement also marks the launch of Joy's signature project, "Living Nations, Living Words."
Posted in: Collections, Digital Resources, News and Events, Poets Laureate
Posted by: Peter Armenti
A lesson plan that invites students to read and explore poetry inspired by historical events, and to write their own poems based on a historical event of their choosing.
Posted in: Guest Posts, Teacher's Corner
Posted by: Anne Holmes
This interview with writer Justin Torres was conducted in 2013 by Kelly Yuzawa as part of the Poetry and Literature Center’s online Interview Series. The series featured emerging and established literary writers in dynamic and thought-provoking conversation. Though the series is no longer active, From the Catbird Seat is reprinting these interviews to bring them new light.
Posted in: Interviews
Posted by: Anne Holmes
Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, is back with the November edition of his monthly newsletter, Grab the Mic.
Posted in: Guest Posts, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature