Happy Poetry Friday, and welcome to all! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.)
I’m heading out on a 5‑day, 10-library, 3‑hotel For the Love of Loons storytime tour in the Kitchigami Regional Library system of Minnesota! The August whirlwind continues :>)
Before I start two frantic days of prep and packing, I’ll quickly share a poetryaction I wrote recently to the colassal squid spread in At the Poles, a fabulous poetry collection from David Elliott and Ellen Rooney.
(You can see all my poetryactions here.)
And for lots of wonderful poetry, don’t miss the Poetry Friday Roundup with poet and educator Rose Capelli. She’s always thoughtful and inspiring!
6 Responses
Wow a week that’s coming, Laura. I hope you enjoy every minute. I know they’ll love your books! I thought I knew all David Elliott’s books but somehow missed this one. Thanks for that and for the poem of mystery, and thinking of those “lightless seas”!
Enjoy, Laura! Enjoy, enjoy, ENJOY! #thatisall (Your poem is a delight, as always. Beautiful rhythm.)
Wishing you a colossally beautiful library tour!
I enjoyed AT THE POLES, too. David Elliot is inspirational! Really love octopus eyes as doubloons! Safe travels!
Laura, wow! Have a great time at all the library stops. You will be busy; hopefully it will also be enjoyable. You’ve made me want to read “At the Poles.” Have a blessed trip!
I love David Elliott’s poetry, but I have to admit that my favorites of his picture books are the early ones illustrated by Holly Meade. There was something very special about the way his words and her pictures made each poem…MORE.