Weekend Pick for August 16, 2024
Good Friday Morning, Book Friends!
For many of us, it is back-to-school time, and I thought I would share some exciting news with fellow teachers and educators. The books I am going to present for the next three weeks are invaluable for in-service teachers, librarians, and educators as they provide specific instructional activities and exercises for writing poetry and using YA short stories, essays, and poetry in K-12 and college classrooms.
For many of us, it is back-to-school time, and I thought I would share some exciting news with fellow teachers and educators. The books I am going to present for the next three weeks are invaluable for in-service teachers, librarians, and educators as they provide specific instructional activities and exercises for writing poetry and using YA short stories, essays, and poetry in K-12 and college classrooms.
On behalf of the Ethical ELA community of educators and poets, I am delighted to present three forthcoming books #wordsthatmend and #90waysofcommunity with an incredible cover by Owen Jowett, and #justya edited by Sarah J. Donovan.
| All three of these books will be launched on September 2, 2024! We will share the details about how to order these free resources online and for printing costs anywhere books are sold beginning with the launch day. Mark your calendars: - 09.02.2024 to get the books for FREE online. - 09.22.2024 to celebrate online with us 2 p.m. CT. |  |
 Sarah J. Donovan | Today, I introduce the first one of the three books, Words That Mend: The Transformative Power of Writing Poetry for Teachers, Students, and Community Wellbeing. Edited by Sarah J. Donovan, it has nine other contributing authors: Susan Ahlbrand, Tamara Belco, Barb Edler, Wendy Everard, Kim Johnson, Jennifer Guyor Jowett,Denise Krebs, Leilya Pitre, and Margaret Simon. A few words about the book's editor: Sarah J. Donovan is a former junior high English language arts teacher of fifteen years and an Associate Professor of Secondary English Education at Oklahoma State University. She has edited two other collections of poetry: Rhyme & Rhythm: Poems for Student Athletes and Teacher-Poets Writing to Bridge the Distance. |
Words That Mend edited by Sarah J. Donovan
| "Words That Mend: The Transformative Power of Writing Poetry for Teachers, Students, and Community Wellbeing" is a compelling look at writing poetry as a powerful transformative agent to support teachers, their students, and community. Written by teachers for teachers, it explores the profound impact of poetry as a tool for healing and transformation. The authors candidly share their personal journeys of overcoming trauma, pain, and loss, highlighting how poetry has served as a vital step toward recovery and hope. These teachers’ warmth and love for teaching emphasize that processing traumatic or tragic events through poetry writing has become a step toward recovery and rediscovering hope at a time when the teaching profession most needs it. Through classroom experiences and community events, ten teacher poets illustrate how writing poetry within a supportive community nurtures emotional well-being not only for teachers but also for their students and families. |  |
This book is designed to be practical and accessible, offering prompts, instructions, and spaces for sharing poetry, making it a valuable resource for teachers, librarians, educators, and parents. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating poetry into teaching practices to foster academic achievement and emotional resilience. What sets this book apart is its celebration of community and the belief that writing together can create meaningful connections where each party is welcomed, seen, and heard. The authors invite readers to engage with poetry not only as a personal endeavor but as a shared experience that enriches both the individual and the collective. Each chapter concludes with an invitation to write and share, reinforcing the book's core message of healing and connection through poetry.
For now, you can read about Words That Mend on Goodreads.
For now, you can read about Words That Mend on Goodreads.
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