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Fiction Prompt: Chapter 6, The Hank Aaron Party

By Callie Feyen 1 Comment

Carter and Sasha have everything lined up perfectly

Our fiction prompt series continues with a party filled with romance and heartache. Join author Callie Feyen for chapter 5 of her YA story.

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Teach It: How to Avoid the Tragedy of Becoming “Only One Thing”

By Callie Feyen 4 Comments

Let’s play The Excuse Me Game to avoid the tragedy of becoming “only one thing” and losing ourselves and our possibilities due to a failure of imagination.

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Poetry Prompt: Playground Games

By Heather Eure 12 Comments

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Put away the books and come learn poetry on the playground. Pick your favorite game and join us!

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Games Poetry Prompt: Sports

By Heather Eure 6 Comments

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Celebrate athleticism and sports the way Pindar did. This week we stretch our muscles and write poetry about our favorite sport. It’s time to play!

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Poetry Prompt: Word Games

By Heather Eure 16 Comments

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This week’s prompt invites you to play word games. Join us as we learn how games can improve and grow our poetry.

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Games: Playlist and Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 24 Comments

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This month’s playlist and poetry prompt is all fun and games. Listen along, dust off your favorite board game, and join us!

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