tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post786510563695438420..comments2024-03-17T12:30:03.009-05:00Comments on Teaching Authors--6 Children's Authors Who Also Teach Writing: Interview with Poet Joan Bransfield Graham and Book Giveaway for Joan's New Book--Happy Poetry Friday!Carmela Martinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-37582649646152144332014-06-12T20:08:51.279-05:002014-06-12T20:08:51.279-05:00All--so glad you're reading Joan's poems a...All--so glad you're reading Joan's poems and can sense her lovely energy. Thank you for stopping by!April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-62079046945636069272014-06-08T23:04:55.536-05:002014-06-08T23:04:55.536-05:00Diane, great to see you here! Diane and I grew up ...Diane, great to see you here! Diane and I grew up together in Wildwood, NJ. When we were in school we wrote a poem together and sent it to KATY KEAN MAGAZINE--it was published, and we were so excited!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123781411013543388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-80332012838894690702014-06-08T23:01:15.192-05:002014-06-08T23:01:15.192-05:00Charlie, you are a "word scholar" and a ...Charlie, you are a "word scholar" and a great guy with lots of heart! Janet, you and Sylvia are such a dynamic duo--true Poetry Ambassadors. TLA was so much fun! Rosi and Michelle, thanks for stopping by and best of luck in the drawing!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123781411013543388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-64637383817241845472014-06-08T22:40:59.389-05:002014-06-08T22:40:59.389-05:00I have enjoyed Joan's poems and music / poems ...I have enjoyed Joan's poems and music / poems (the CD The Song We Chose to Sing). I used to read her poetry books to my students before I retired. Joan and I were elementary classmates. Our friendship has continued over the years.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058788821079084330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-29302119373922702014-06-08T22:29:14.703-05:002014-06-08T22:29:14.703-05:00I really enjoyed this interview-- thank you April ...I really enjoyed this interview-- thank you April and Joan! I especially liked Joan's wild horse analogy and the story about her memorable school visit. My daughter loved this book when we borrowed it from the library, so if I won a copy I would give it to her as a surprise. She'd be thrilled!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-73038913300595118042014-06-08T16:37:10.407-05:002014-06-08T16:37:10.407-05:00This interview was a lot of fun to read and glean ...This interview was a lot of fun to read and glean ideas from. I have been wanting a copy of this book to share with my grandchildren. Thanks for a chance to win.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-9070135424720490322014-06-08T09:10:31.134-05:002014-06-08T09:10:31.134-05:00In addition to being a poet with a musician's ...In addition to being a poet with a musician's ear, Joan is a stellar performer; she had the crowd at the TLA Poetry Roundup perform "Conductor" with her rain stick and other instruments/props--to GREAT delight! I'll bet that it was the highlight of our panel for many librarians (and this was a blockbuster panel, too, with Joyce Sidman, Kwame Alexander, Margarita Engle, Eric Ode, and Karma Wilson). Go, Joan!!Janet Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06335945237210886655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-6178043639361501272014-06-07T19:49:51.047-05:002014-06-07T19:49:51.047-05:00Thanks for the interview with the Amazing Joan Bra...Thanks for the interview with the Amazing Joan Bransfield Graham. She's not only a fine poet, she's a heck of a gal.CS Perryesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03086127005229652995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-4319624839597010852014-06-07T14:43:03.703-05:002014-06-07T14:43:03.703-05:00Yes, it touched my heart. I've received many g...Yes, it touched my heart. I've received many gifts over the years--bouquets, gift baskets, laminated placemats, letters, poems . . . a construction paper "red carpet." One of the best gifts is having a child say, "You inspired me." Renee, the series on NCTE Poets you are doing with Lee Bennett Hopkins is inspiring!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123781411013543388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-89861951503859742072014-06-07T13:19:39.552-05:002014-06-07T13:19:39.552-05:00Thank you for this wonderful interview with the en...Thank you for this wonderful interview with the energetic and delightful Joan! We love POEM THAT WILL NOT END in our house, and I can just imagine that it's a hit in the schools. What a beautiful gift that little boy gave you, Joan. :) Renee LaTulippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312695417155507664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-58117532502273442802014-06-07T13:18:50.308-05:002014-06-07T13:18:50.308-05:00Hi, Carl, I can tell you have a great sense of hum...Hi, Carl, I can tell you have a great sense of humor! Mary Lee, wishing you a speedy and complete recovery--thanks for taking time to reply. Jama, wonderful to hear from you! That elephant is seven years old, and so I say to students, "I guess that makes him a second grader, right?" Myra, thanks for your lovely response--I hope you will be making some "snow angels" with your words!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123781411013543388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-10184668780963089112014-06-07T10:35:35.482-05:002014-06-07T10:35:35.482-05:00I simply love that
"invitation"
in thos...I simply love that <br />"invitation"<br />in those few short lines<br />packed with so much meaning.<br />Love the interview and all the photographs here. Thank you so much for sharing.GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-53117641028058228642014-06-07T06:35:12.492-05:002014-06-07T06:35:12.492-05:00Fun interview -- love the elephant in that last ph...Fun interview -- love the elephant in that last photo :).<br />Enjoyed hearing more from Joan -- great story about the boy who sang the words from her book.jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-28649424271583537102014-06-07T06:01:38.541-05:002014-06-07T06:01:38.541-05:00This is just to say that I have been here and read...This is just to say that I have been here and read your words, but surgery on both thumbs last Tuesday prevents me from typing a personalized comment. Forgive me -- copy/paste is the best I can do this week! :-)Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-31407191453192230432014-06-06T22:02:41.520-05:002014-06-06T22:02:41.520-05:00Oh, I'd definitely keep the book for myself, b...Oh, I'd definitely keep the book for myself, but I'd share it with the kids when they came over, I'm generous that way. ThanksCarl Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11887990491392099928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-43544210564388816252014-06-06T19:56:00.819-05:002014-06-06T19:56:00.819-05:00Carol--I know. How satisfying it is to read her n...Carol--I know. How satisfying it is to read her now-classic shape poem books--both bursting to be shared.<br /><br />Tamera ~ I loved the metaphor of a bouquet, too. That's the kind of leap Joan makes all the time that I adore.<br /><br />Tara--Joan IS a busy bee...not just this month, always!<br /><br />Matt, I hope you do share this book and her others with your children. <br /><br />Linda, let us know how your students react when you share Joan's poetry metaphor!<br /><br />Joy--that's exactly the way I'll bet Joan would want this book to be used (besides, of course, reading it for fun)~<br /><br />Carmela ~ Thanks for reminding our readers: Gang, if you want to enter the giveaway you MUST use the Rafflecopter widget, since Rafflecopter will pick the winners. Posting a comment isn't enough to get you into the drawing.<br /><br />And Joan, thanks for joining us on the TeachingAuthor porch and sharing!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />And thank you, Joan, for returning to the TeachingAuthor porch to share!April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-26107351238865454722014-06-06T18:54:50.352-05:002014-06-06T18:54:50.352-05:00Thanks, Carol, Tamera, Tara, Matt, Linda, Joy, and...Thanks, Carol, Tamera, Tara, Matt, Linda, Joy, and Carmela for stopping by and for your kind words! And thanks, of course, to my fellow "flower," April! In the photo of the Welcome posters one class made 3-D flowers and put their school pictures in the centers. I have those posters on the door to my office to remind me who I write for. Check my FB page for some more amazing posters.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123781411013543388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-54387609939047226842014-06-06T15:20:11.318-05:002014-06-06T15:20:11.318-05:00Thanks for the interview, April. I love picturing ...Thanks for the interview, April. I love picturing you and Joan as "flowers" together. :-)<br /><br />A note to our readers--if you want to enter the giveaway you MUST use the Rafflecopter widget, since Rafflecopter will pick the winners. Posting a comment isn't enough to get you into the drawing.Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-54696334366042307062014-06-06T13:04:52.883-05:002014-06-06T13:04:52.883-05:00Thanks for a great interview. I enjoyed the meani...Thanks for a great interview. I enjoyed the meaning of an anthology.<br />I loved all the poems in Poem That Will NOT End, and I'm expecting a sequel. The book was brilliant!<br /><br />If I win,I'll read the book, study the forms and then go find a kid and ask him/her if they have read this great book. Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-68507729554314328492014-06-06T07:59:21.729-05:002014-06-06T07:59:21.729-05:00It's a wonderful book, & I won it here the...It's a wonderful book, & I won it here the last time Joan visited! Thanks for the interview, & for that poem metaphor for writing, Joan. I hope I may borrow it for my lessons!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-67346613381451839522014-06-06T07:37:45.781-05:002014-06-06T07:37:45.781-05:00It sounds like a terrific book! I always enjoy col...It sounds like a terrific book! I always enjoy collections that strive to utilize different styles or forms...and Joan has a wonderful way with words! (I know, it's cliché to say that, but true) I'd love to give this to my two younger kids, to help them learn not only an appreciation for poetry but the skills for writing it!Matt Forrest Esenwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230063389130167424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-45166701352112542022014-06-06T07:26:26.955-05:002014-06-06T07:26:26.955-05:00Wonderful interview, April. I love that bit about ...Wonderful interview, April. I love that bit about connecting that teacher self to the writer self, which has been my journey, too. learning about your month in California was fascinating - what a busy person you are, Joan, and what wonderful work you do bringing poetry everywhere you travel!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-4527307693154722902014-06-06T06:46:03.998-05:002014-06-06T06:46:03.998-05:00Great interview with Joan, April. Thank you both! ...Great interview with Joan, April. Thank you both! I love the anthology translation...I hadn't heard that before. And the story of the sweet young boy who connected with your book...that's the best. If I'm the lucky winner, I will enjoy the book myself.Tamera Will Wissingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06408087979651337516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-26904598457172995462014-06-06T06:09:34.915-05:002014-06-06T06:09:34.915-05:00Joan was one of the first children's poets I s...Joan was one of the first children's poets I shared with kids. Can't even tell you how many times I've rebought SPLISH SPLASH. Kids just read it to death!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.com