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Poetry Prompt: Spanish Story—Just a Minute

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Join author Callie Feyen as she reads a Spanish-inspired story to children that opens up stories of her own life.

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Poetry Prompt: But Take Away The Fear

By Callie Feyen 3 Comments

Teacher and author Callie Feyen can’t take away the fear of creating something new, but she can help you turn your fear into poetry.

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Poetry Prompt: Observation Poems

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Observation poems lead to action. Join author Callie Feyen as she reads, writes, and acts on Dave Malone’s poem “Tornado Drill.”

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Reader, Come Home … to a Ritual to Read to Each Other

By Megan Willome 10 Comments

Start a new ritual! Join us on a new reading journey as we read wisdom to each other with poet William Stafford as our guide and declarer.

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Poetry Prompt: Mystery Poems for Halloween

By Callie Feyen 18 Comments

What's the difference between mystery and fear?

What’s the difference between mystery and fear? Join Callie Feyen as she discusses trying to create mystery poems from what makes us afraid.

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Fear is a Luxury You Can’t Afford: Just Make Art

By Megan Willome 14 Comments

Are you engaging in the luxury of fear? Take a cue from illustrator Susie Jaramillo, and learn the secrets to making art despite the self-doubt that picks at your artistic heart.

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