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[psvid] “Adaptation” (Tracie Vaughn Zimmer)

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For all you 15 Words or Less folks, your mission is to watch the Poem Starter Video and take on its challenge in, yes, 15 Words or Less. And I’m out doing school and library events today but will get back to read your poems tomorrow or over the weekend:>) OK, thanks for dropping by […]

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Poetry Friday: Memory (Tracie Vaughn Zimmer)

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?? While I was in New York this past week (more on that soon), I went to The Strand bookstore. I really wanted to buy a book, so of course I?headed to the poetry section, where I spotted Tracie Vaughn Zimmer’s newest collection, Cousins of Clouds: Elephant Poems?(Clarion Books, illustrated by Megan Halsey and Sean […]

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Poetry Friday: Tracie Vaughn Zimmer and Steady Hands

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  Talented poet Tracie Vaughn Zimmer has a new collection out called Steady Hands: Poems About Work! What a terrific glimpse into people’s working life. From Janitor to Babysitter, Organizer to Surgeon, this collection takes jobs and shines a light on them, making you see them in a new way. Tow Truck Driver as fisherman? […]

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