tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post2386729532173426038..comments2024-03-17T12:30:03.009-05:00Comments on Teaching Authors--6 Children's Authors Who Also Teach Writing: Yearning for SpringCarmela Martinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-3593332919641809972011-04-21T11:14:16.872-05:002011-04-21T11:14:16.872-05:00Jean, if you enjoy rhythmic, rhyming poetry for ch...Jean, if you enjoy rhythmic, rhyming poetry for children, be sure to look at the work of Mary Ann Hoberman, too, if you haven't already. In fact, I've got a list of some of my favorite poetry collections on the Poetry page of my web site, www.joannmacken.com.<br /><br />Marti, yes, I find that reading poetry helps in whatever kind of writing I'm working on.<br /><br />Hi, Mary Jo! Yes, we have lots in common, including Lake Michigan! Hope to see you one of these days!JoAnn Early Mackenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17812079420917080829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-81053488017322638522011-04-20T16:47:36.027-05:002011-04-20T16:47:36.027-05:00Spring washes in and out like the waves on Lake Mi...Spring washes in and out like the waves on Lake Michigan. It does that like the Green Bay, also. Loved that line!Mary Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270178206488932905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-90924236261526040902011-04-20T14:37:23.594-05:002011-04-20T14:37:23.594-05:00I agree wholeheartedly, Jean. I've found readi...I agree wholeheartedly, Jean. I've found reading and writing poetry very helpful, even for working on a novel.Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09762498873800253686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-58415272784457536842011-04-20T10:11:10.404-05:002011-04-20T10:11:10.404-05:00Can't wait to check out MOON HAVE YOU MET MY M...Can't wait to check out MOON HAVE YOU MET MY MOTHER? I find that reading poetry is vital to writing for children. Rhythm, voice,imagery - and developing an ear for all three - are all key components in kidlit coming to life.Jean Reidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com