This is such a wonderful compilation of recommendations! I loved seeing some of the books that have nourished me over the years and to learn about new ones! 💗
What a great poetry primer post. As I started to read about accessible poetry I immediately thought of Billy Collins and then there he was in your post. Last week I was just showing my 14 year old a video of him reading The Lanyard. Three of my favorites of Kate Baer's are here: https://cupofjo.com/2019/06/10/kate-baer-motherhood-poems/
Andrea, hello! ((waves from her desk in Seattle)). You and I each have poems in Matthew Long's Courageous Verse project and I found you via that rabbit trail. Anyway~ I've gathered some lists of my own over on my Substack--Poetry & Made Things--with the same goal in mind, to help people make friends with poetry. There's actually a number of resources via this link--curated lists similar to yours...and how to read and write poetry as well.
Thank you for sharing, the kind words, and for reminding me that my Book List tab existed and needed updating. :) I'm thankful for the connections brought about by writing and books!
This is such a wonderful compilation of recommendations! I loved seeing some of the books that have nourished me over the years and to learn about new ones! 💗
I’m so glad you enjoyed my list!
Maggie Smith is amazing!
I’m almost done with You Could Make This Place Beautiful.
I even recommended it to my niece today.🥰
Thanks for these great poetry recommendations!
Yay for sharing great books with people!
What a great poetry primer post. As I started to read about accessible poetry I immediately thought of Billy Collins and then there he was in your post. Last week I was just showing my 14 year old a video of him reading The Lanyard. Three of my favorites of Kate Baer's are here: https://cupofjo.com/2019/06/10/kate-baer-motherhood-poems/
I’ll have to find that video and check out that link. Thanks for sharing!
Andrea, hello! ((waves from her desk in Seattle)). You and I each have poems in Matthew Long's Courageous Verse project and I found you via that rabbit trail. Anyway~ I've gathered some lists of my own over on my Substack--Poetry & Made Things--with the same goal in mind, to help people make friends with poetry. There's actually a number of resources via this link--curated lists similar to yours...and how to read and write poetry as well.
https://jodycollins.substack.com/t/poetry-and-writing-resources
I may just borrow your idea of making a designated Book Lists tab, though; that is brilliant. Anyway,
It's nice to 'meet' you and be connected in the world of poetry & books.
Thank you for sharing, the kind words, and for reminding me that my Book List tab existed and needed updating. :) I'm thankful for the connections brought about by writing and books!