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How Much Money Does a Writer Make?
Hi, teachers! Usually I pop in here with resources or ideas related to my books. But this week, I’m just letting you know that I’ve updated my “How Much Money Does a Writer Make?” page. If you’ve ever been curious, now’s your chance to peek into my finances :>D [My Classroom Connections posts share a
A Home Like This, When a Butterfly Goes to School, and the Poetry Friday Roundup!
Welcome, and happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’m hosting today, and I’m glad you’ve dropped by. Whether you’re a regular participant in the Poetry Friday world, or you ended up here from a search or a link, please know that we’re a welcoming community! Read, comment, think, share, and enjoy!
Nobody Remembers
Welcome, and happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’m so happy you’ve dropped by. Whether you’re a regular participant in the Poetry Friday world, or you ended up here from a search or a link, please know that we’re a welcoming community! Read, comment, think, share, and enjoy! I got my
Rainbowfish #PoetryFriday
Welcome, and happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’m so happy you’ve dropped by. Whether you’re a regular participant in the Poetry Friday world, or you ended up here from a search or a link, please know that we’re a welcoming community! Read, comment, think, share, and enjoy! It’s Randy’s and
Lydia Lukidis and Up, Up, High: The Secret Poetry of Earth’s Atmosphere
Teachers, I love a good companion book. A book from the same creator/s that is linked, structurally and/or topically, to a previous book. But it’s not a sequel. You don’t have to read the books in a certain order. But you know you can expect the same joy and magic that you got from the
Daily Crosswords on the Phone with Dad — a Tanku
Happy Poetry Friday, and welcome, everyone! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’ve not been online much this past month, and I’ve missed you. In an effort to not make this post overly long, I’ll just share one brief thing before my poem. 40 Poems for 40 Weeks, a professional book by our own
Bus Trip to the Giant’s Causeway — a Haibun
Happy Poetry Friday, and happy New Year to you! Welcome, everyone! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I always feel like I’m at confession when it’s time for a Poetry Sisters post. This month is no different. I don’t like haibun. In fact, if you’ve posted them in the past, I’ve probably read just
There Was a Small Child Who Lived in a Book
Happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) Such a busy time, and so much is going on! Randy had shoulder surgery a couple of weeks ago, and his healing is going right on schedule. Which is to say, incredibly slowly. All is good, but I’m exhausted. As I sit here on Thursday
Happy Holidays!
Almost mid-December! I’ll be stepping back over the holidays to celebrate, spend time with my family, and think about 2025. To all my teacher and librarian friends, and all my friends in this crucial business of raising up kids through education, through literacy, through beautiful books–HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ll see you in January :>) [My
NCTE and Poems and Picture Books as Conversation Starters
Wow, NCTE. What a hurricane of hugs, sessions, reunions, ideas. I shared a boatload of images on social media, so please do check out my Instagram or Facebook accounts (@laurapsalas for both) if you want a peek. Meanwhile, the session that I presented with Matt Forrest Esenwine, Charles Waters, and Michelle Schaub was fabulous! What
“Irish Souvenirs,” a Poem Inspired by Jane Hirshfield’s “Two Versions”
Happy Poetry Friday! Welcome, everyone! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) And happy Thanksgiving, if you celebrate! Also, I got to see some Poetry Friday regulars at NCTE! Waving at Denise Krebs, Matt Forrest Esenwine, Mary Lee Hahn, and Liz Garton Scanlon–and pry some others, though I’m drawing a blank right now. It was
Happy Crafting in the Classroom
I think most educators have known for a long time that arts and crafts aren’t just for filling time or replacing recess on rainy days. They contribute to overall well-being, too. The author of a new study even says, “Governments and national health services might consider funding and promoting crafting, or even socially prescribing these
31 Diverse Picture Books
Doing Good Together is a fabulous national nonprofit focusing on raising kids who contribute and who care. I was so pleased to share We Belong during their October Festival of Giving, right after I returned from Ireland. And we wrote a group We Belong poem together, too! The DGT folks are lovely, and they have
NCTE & Lost at Sea
Happy Poetry Friday, and welcome to you, no matter how you wandered in! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) First up…NCTE. Will you be there? I will! Now, for Poetry Friday this week, I’m sharing another poem inspired by our Ireland trip. You might remember that a few weeks ago, I mentioned trying to
Oskar’s Voyage Sails in Midwest Book Review
Reviews matter, and a review in a well-respected journal is such an honor. Midwest Book Review journeyed through Oskar’s Voyage recently and concluded: “An original and fun read from start to finish, ‘Oskar’s Voyage’ from the Minnesota Historical Society Press is unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book
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Are You Looking For?
Go to my Poetry page for:
- National Poetry Month projects through the years
- Small Reads Roundups (poems grouped by topic)
- Introductions to several favorite poetry forms