tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post8667018053683879633..comments2024-03-17T12:30:03.009-05:00Comments on Teaching Authors--6 Children's Authors Who Also Teach Writing: 51 Poets on Being Imperfect ~ Middle School PoemsCarmela Martinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-68743831968006153352022-04-22T01:34:24.574-05:002022-04-22T01:34:24.574-05:00Can I pet you, Esther? 🐱🐾Can I pet you, Esther? 🐱🐾April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-25064870415339985332022-04-19T11:12:47.482-05:002022-04-19T11:12:47.482-05:00You make my heart sing, April - not to mention my ...You make my heart sing, April - not to mention my brain expand and tummy purr.<br />Your Fan EstherEsther Hershenhornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12016897434029543881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-11073644514053297882022-04-07T19:06:55.135-05:002022-04-07T19:06:55.135-05:00Man, oh, man, Michelle... I can't wait to read...Man, oh, man, Michelle... I can't wait to read the poems in it!April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-13289827531763946922022-04-07T19:06:01.992-05:002022-04-07T19:06:01.992-05:00And you are always teaching me about energetic wri...And you are always teaching me about energetic writing, Esther!April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-80419355383234941042022-04-07T19:05:43.594-05:002022-04-07T19:05:43.594-05:00I think you and I are the same age, Bridget! 🤣I think you and I are the same age, Bridget! 🤣April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-79807739683057174812022-04-07T19:05:05.258-05:002022-04-07T19:05:05.258-05:00I'll look for Alana's poem, Patricia! Than...I'll look for Alana's poem, Patricia! Thank you for stopping by 💕April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-72093808243653325112022-04-07T19:04:29.409-05:002022-04-07T19:04:29.409-05:00Yes... We missed out on it, Michelle, but I think ...Yes... We missed out on it, Michelle, but I think every generation stands on the shoulders of the one before it...April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-61559154554739712212022-04-07T19:03:43.531-05:002022-04-07T19:03:43.531-05:00You're welcome, Linda. 💕You're welcome, Linda. 💕April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-61195565294547407652022-04-07T19:02:30.874-05:002022-04-07T19:02:30.874-05:00Thanks for stopping by, Marcie 💕Thanks for stopping by, Marcie 💕April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-21727728809574793972022-04-07T19:01:57.711-05:002022-04-07T19:01:57.711-05:00Isn't it funny how you and I met at a conferen...Isn't it funny how you and I met at a conference so long ago and yet I feel so connected to you. Also guilty because I never stopped by and read what you've written wherever you are... (sorry ~ know that it's not just you that I ignore... It's everyone!)April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-3206799721315733382022-04-07T19:01:24.860-05:002022-04-07T19:01:24.860-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-43492792757242006572022-04-07T19:00:09.186-05:002022-04-07T19:00:09.186-05:00I'd love to hear what you come up with, Carol!...I'd love to hear what you come up with, Carol! Thanks for stopping by.April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-25526741327673894792022-04-07T18:59:29.212-05:002022-04-07T18:59:29.212-05:00Yes, Christie ~ that struggle.. I almost said &quo...Yes, Christie ~ that struggle.. I almost said "that long ago struggle," But I still sometimes struggle as an adult. We're such crazy humans!<br />Thanks for your wonderful compliment.April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-56871762266864832782022-04-07T18:57:49.630-05:002022-04-07T18:57:49.630-05:00Thank you, Heidi. Don't you wish someone had l...Thank you, Heidi. Don't you wish someone had looked you in the eye and talked about how only you could do it only you could do?April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-56841324708702191912022-04-07T00:45:37.901-05:002022-04-07T00:45:37.901-05:00I like the "tiger grit" ending your poem...I like the "tiger grit" ending your poem April, and the whole idea about figuring out one's fingerprint–lots of pondering there… I'm looking forward to reading both your poem and Carmela's my "Imperfect II" just came today!Michelle Koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575814872372518994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-45539422850628746122022-04-06T16:18:11.479-05:002022-04-06T16:18:11.479-05:00YAY! and HOORAY! to our talented TeachingAuthors p...YAY! and HOORAY! to our talented TeachingAuthors poets, Carmela and April!<br /><br />You two are always teaching THIS author more than a thing or two.<br /><br />Your Fan EstherEsther Hershenhornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12016897434029543881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-28096480763783935622022-04-04T02:42:05.555-05:002022-04-04T02:42:05.555-05:00Your fingerprints are powerful in this post, April...Your fingerprints are powerful in this post, April. As a *ahem* year old person I need to remember the words, "there is no perfect way to live your life". Congrats on your poems! :)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-85270337676898117542022-04-03T21:06:29.076-05:002022-04-03T21:06:29.076-05:00April, I love your "fingerprint" poem! S...April, I love your "fingerprint" poem! Such a great message -- not just for middle schoolers! I'm excited for IMPERFECT II - One of my CPs (Alana DeVito) has poems included too! Thank you!Patricia Franzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291738294052016720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-54619049436789022072022-04-03T20:03:56.328-05:002022-04-03T20:03:56.328-05:00What a wonderful poem, April! I love your explanat...What a wonderful poem, April! I love your explanation of what "fingerprint" means to you. Perhaps your poem will be a guide for others, even if you (and I) missed out on that lesson when we were in middle school. I look forward to reading Carmela's poem, as well!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-53456560013600458042022-04-02T20:15:56.557-05:002022-04-02T20:15:56.557-05:00I too love the idea of considering one's own f...I too love the idea of considering one's own fingerprint. What an interesting way to see things. And, true! Congrats on Imperfect II. It's great to see all the links of poets in one place. Thanks for that. Happy Poetry Month!Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-57378426061513897192022-04-02T12:04:32.507-05:002022-04-02T12:04:32.507-05:00I love the idea of thinking about your own creativ...I love the idea of thinking about your own creative footprint! Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-77684526824450335652022-04-02T10:58:53.346-05:002022-04-02T10:58:53.346-05:00Ahoy April,
I love "Fingerprint" -- than...Ahoy April,<br />I love "Fingerprint" -- thanks so much for this. This would be great fun with middle schoolers.<br />Keep up the good work.CS Perryesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01011651595792156574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-22850289892575389392022-04-02T08:43:52.580-05:002022-04-02T08:43:52.580-05:00I can't wait for the newest IMPERFECT book, an...I can't wait for the newest IMPERFECT book, and have already ordered my copy (now I'm wondering where the first one might be, probably in someone's desk or locker!) I can't wait to share your poem with my students. Adolescence is such a hard, hard time for them and poems like this help! And I can't wait to try your one word poem! Thank you!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-38161358882975556772022-04-02T08:32:30.246-05:002022-04-02T08:32:30.246-05:00A perfect poem for such a challenging time in the ...A perfect poem for such a challenging time in the life of a young person. For this long-ago former middle schooler, the struggle was real! Congrats all around for so many accomplishments, too! -- Christie @ https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/Mrs. Wymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580085844427332905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-6620490409970846262022-04-02T06:22:10.157-05:002022-04-02T06:22:10.157-05:00I love how your post about "Fingerprint"...I love how your post about "Fingerprint" is written for middle-schoolers, how you reach back to yourself in the poem and in your comments. Looking forward to this book so much!<br />Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.com