2015 the year in stories & poetry
As a kid I remember being fascinated by the notion of dreams and flying...
A retelling of a classic Korean folktale that teaches children to mind their parents.
"...into my mind, almost fully formed, dropped the idea of a bouncy princess living in a bouncy castle who was determined to get her own way..."
Dinner Hour is published in memory of Anna Catherine Price.
This reimagining of a classic folktale from England offers a wonderful reminder that a pinch of generosity is often just the ingredient we need to cook up happiness in life.
A poem inspired by the excitement and challenge of herding the most unruly creatures of all – words!
A poem inspired by the unique creativity children display when inventing excuses for not going to bed!
It is amazing how relatively few days spent alone together can forge bonds that can last for a lifetime.
A poem in celebration of Carter G. Woodson–one of the first scholars to study African-American history, and frequently lauded as the "Father of Black History."
A poem (inspired by a painting from The National Gallery of Art) in celebration of a grandmother – "strength is her middle name!"
Andrew loved to show off his own Dinosaur family talents, just like his father. Sometimes this got him into trouble...
Things change but the important things remain the same.