I’ve shared a few picture books about poets before. Today I have three more, this time focused on African American… Read more Three Picture Books About Black Poets
Tag: poetry
A Camping Poem & the Jindyworobak Movement
Right now I’m at camp with extended family… and that means beach, sports, games, sleeping bags, mosquitoes, and of course… Read more A Camping Poem & the Jindyworobak Movement
Favourite Things: April Edition
I have a lots of things I’m excited to share with you today, especially some humorous recommendations. Read It took… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
Three Picture Books About Poets
Today I’m showcasing three very different picture books about famous poets: Elizabeth Bishop, William Carlos Williams, and Matsuo Basho. (You… Read more Three Picture Books About Poets
Five Picture Books About Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was a famous American poet, known for being a recluse and having nearly 1,800 poems (including “Because… Read more Five Picture Books About Emily Dickinson
10 Things I Learned in November
2. I found farro at Bulk Barn and it made such a nice dish cooked with tomatoes and onions and… Read more 10 Things I Learned in November
Who Was John McCrae?
With Remembrance Day coming up on Friday, it seems like a good time to take a look at a famous… Read more Who Was John McCrae?
9 Things I Learned in August
The Big Dipper is not a constellation, but an asterism within the constellation Ursa Major (the Great Bear). Asterisms are… Read more 9 Things I Learned in August
7 Things I Learned in May
So many different things I learned last month. The world is an intriguing place. You can now borrow ukeleles from… Read more 7 Things I Learned in May
Poetry in Context: “Spring”
I see that I did not write any posts on “Poetry in Context” in 2021. I think I can do… Read more Poetry in Context: “Spring”
Favourite Things: October Edition
So, November! October was rather busy and I didn’t keep up all the habits I should have, so I’m trying… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Tolkien’s Influences: Solomon and Saturn
Two years ago I wrote about the kennings found in Bilbo’s speech to Smaug in The Hobbit. Kennings are a… Read more Tolkien’s Influences: Solomon and Saturn
Favourite Things: May Edition
I hope all my American readers enjoyed their long weekend. We’re still in lockdown around here… But moving on, here… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition