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50 States of Generosity: Iowa

By Sandra Heska King 4 Comments

iowa sunset

From bridges to baseball, to fun food at the fair, Iowa’s got something for everyone. Sandra Heska King will meet you there.

Filed Under: 50 States, article, Blog, poetry prompt, writing prompt, writing prompts

50 States of Generosity: Montana

By Sandra Heska King 2 Comments

montana mountains

From wild flowers to mountains that tower, it’s Montana. Plus, catch an old photo of our very own Sandra Heska King’s hubby in Montana when he was a boy.

Filed Under: 50 States, article, Blog, Literary Tour, Poetry at Work Day, poetry prompt

50 States of Generosity: Idaho

By Sandra Heska King 10 Comments

idaho tall trees in snow

Visiting Idaho was never on my bucket list. Until now. And when I go, I might want to try some “ice cream potatoes”—vanilla ice cream coated with cocoa and slathered with whipped cream to look like a sour cream topped baked potato. Or maybe I’ll try an Idaho Spud—a marshmallow covered in chocolate and coconut.

Filed Under: 50 States, Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompt, writing prompts

50 States of Generosity- New Jersey

By Nikki Rank 1 Comment

New Jersey waterfalls

In this latest 50 States of Generosity, join Nikki Rank as she explores New Jersey’s music, food, poetry, and more!

Filed Under: 50 States, Blog, poetry prompt, writing prompt, writing prompts

50 States of Generosity: Maine

By Nikki Rank 5 Comments

Bass Harbor Maine Coastline

Join teacher and library catalog coordinator Nikki Rank, in crossing the border from New Hampshire to Maine. There are clams, moose, and blueberries waiting for you!

Filed Under: 50 States, Nature Poems, poetry prompt, writing prompt, writing prompts

50 States of Generosity: Alaska

By Megan Willome 2 Comments

Alaska Northern Lights

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Alaska, whose flag makes you look up at the night sky.

Filed Under: 50 States, Emily Dickinson, Nature Poems

50 States of Generosity: Kentucky

By Megan Willome 4 Comments

cumberland falls Kentucky US river trees

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Kentucky—its bluegrass and its song, “Blue Moon of Kentucky.”

Filed Under: 50 States, Bird Poems, Blog

50 States of Generosity: California

By Megan Willome 6 Comments

California Sunset Montecito

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on California and the all-American fabric produced there: denim.

Filed Under: 50 States, Blog

50 States of Generosity: Michigan

By Megan Willome 2 Comments

Otisville Michigan lakes trees

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on the different types of mystery that are Pure Michigan.

Filed Under: 50 States, Michigan Regional Tour

50 States of Generosity: South Dakota

By Megan Willome 2 Comments

Badlands National Park South Dakota

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on South Dakota, Land of Infinite Variety. Wheels up!

Filed Under: 50 States, Blog, South Dakota

50 States of Generosity: Arkansas

By Megan Willome 11 Comments

Arkansas Hawksbill Crag-Whitaker Point

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Arkansas and its state butterfly, the Diana. Maya Angelou’s here, too!

Filed Under: 50 States, Blog, Butterfly Poems, Maya Angelou, poetry prompt

50 States of Generosity: Vermont

By Megan Willome 2 Comments

Vermont maple tree

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Vermont and its maple syrup. Maple is even the state flavor!

Filed Under: 50 States, nature, Robert Frost

50 States of Generosity: Florida

By Megan Willome 4 Comments

Caladesi Island State Park Florida 50 States United States

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Florida and its unbelievable falling iguanas.

Filed Under: 50 States, Blog, nature, Nature Poems

50 States of Generosity: Pennsylvania

By Megan Willome 4 Comments

West Branch Forest Mountains-Pennsylvania

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Pennsylvania and its status as a commonwealth.

Filed Under: 50 States, Americana Poems, Blog, Weather Poems

50 States of Generosity: Utah

By Megan Willome 6 Comments

Zion National Park Utah red-cliffs

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Utah and its surprising state bird: the seagull.

Filed Under: 50 States, Blog

50 States of Generosity: North Carolina

By Megan Willome 8 Comments

Johns Rock in Pisgah National Forest North Carolina Christmas Trees

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on North Carolina and its Christmas trees, especially the popular Fraser fir.

Filed Under: 50 States, Blog, Christmas Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Robert Frost, Tree Poems

50 States of Generosity: West Virginia

By Megan Willome 8 Comments

autumn sunrise Bear Rocks Dolly Sods wilderness Davis West Virginia

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on West Virginia, The Mountain State, where “Mountaineers are Always Free.”

Filed Under: 50 States, Artist Date, Blog, Mildred's Garden, nature, Poet Laura

50 States of Generosity: Illinois

By Megan Willome 4 Comments

Illinois farm grassland

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Illinois and its state fossil, the mysterious Tully monster.

Filed Under: 50 States, Carl Sandburg, Fahrenheit 451

50 States of Generosity: Oklahoma!

By Megan Willome 4 Comments

supercell thunderstorm storm chasing Oklahoma

We continue our 50 States of Generosity project with a focus on Oklahoma — land of milk and cookies. And First Americans.

Filed Under: 50 States, Blog

50 States of Generosity: Wisconsin

By Megan Willome 4 Comments

Twin Falls Park waterfall, Port Wing, Wisconsin

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Wisconsin and its state fruit: the cranberry. Plus poetry!

Filed Under: 50 States, Blog

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