Writer Eddy Harris canoed the Mississippi River in 1985, and he discovered that the river has its personality, its mood, and its conversations.
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Poetry Prompt: How-To Haiku
How many ways are there to listen? How many ways are there to learn math? Can you write the instructions in the form of a haiku?
Read Like a Writer: Mary Oliver’s “Upstream”
Charlotte Donlon invites us to “read like a writer,” discovering both a rich past and an immediate present in the present tense writing of Mary Oliver’s “Upstream.”
Poetry Prompt: Farm Blackout Poetry
Not sure where to begin when crafting a poem (or learning about a new concept)? Join Callie Feyen to write blackout poetry from new and unfamiliar material.
Writing Workshop: Writing the Journey
Choose the exotic. Or choose the everyday. Either way, take a journey with us, in this special “Writing the Journey” workshop, and step into discovery!
Take Your Poet to Work Day: Rosario Castellanos
We’re getting ready to celebrate Take Your Poet to Work Day! Our 2018 poet collection continues with Mexican poet Rosario Castellanos.
Writer Friends: The Lunchtime Literary Discussion Society
Friendship forms among coworkers after the perfunctory question ‘How are you?’ gets an unexpected answer.
What’s Your Favorite Book?
What’s your favorite book? Bethany Rohde considers our favorites, and the sometimes difficult choice for readers with no single standout.
Poetry Prompt: Science Fiction with Ursula K. Le Guin
Try writing a poem inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin, where setting is everything, whether it’s the California foothills, the banks of a creek bravely winding its way to the ocean, or an utterly new planet that only you have explored!
By Hand: Cooking and Baking
By Hand is a monthly prompt focused on freeing our words by using our hands. This month, we’re exploring cooking and baking with Megan Willome as our guide.
Writing Workshop! Place Yourself—With Courage and Imagination
So many writers are inextricably tied to places they’ve written about. And so many places are waiting for their writers. Where is your place? In this workshop, through readings, activities and writings, you’ll explore where you’ve been and where you are, in ways that might help you to see where you’re going.
Reading in the Wild: March’s Pages
Come learn the secrets of being a wild reader. Or just share your March pages. Megan Willome leads the way, with her March good reads.
The Poetry of Farming: “Water at the Roots” by Philip Britts
“Water in the Roots,” a collection of the writings and poetry of Philip Britts, describes the life, faith, and farming practices of the Bruderhof community.
“A pair of star-cross’d lovers:” Romeo & Juliet and Eleanor & Park
Did you like “Eleanor & Park”? You’ll love “Romeo & Juliet.” (Or vice versa.)
Francis Ledwidge: Reconsidering a War Poet
Irish poet Francis Ledwidge is not one of the better known poets of World War I, because he was an Irishman who fought for the British Army.
Reading in the Wild: February’s Pages
Come learn the secrets of being a wild reader. Or just share your February pages. Megan Willome leads the way, with her February good reads.
The Floodgate Poetry Series: Three Chapbooks
The Floodgate Poetry Series brings together three poetry chapbooks that demonstrate some of the beautiful poetry being written today.
Poets and Poems: Clive James and “Injury Time”
Once told he had only months to live, Clive James wrote a book of poetry. The months became years, and now he’s written another, “Injury Time.”
What the World Needs Now is Love
There are two love stories we’re honored to share with a world that needs love. Come learn the secret (and join in a few congratulations!).
Children’s Book Club: “Owl Moon”
Quiet, now. Let’s bundle up and pay attention. Join us as we read Jane Yolen’s “Owl Moon” with Megan Willome as our guide.