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Cloudy, no meatballs
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Continue reading →: Cloudy, no meatballsHey guys, I promised a poem a day for April, but back-to-back conferences forced me to change that tune. Turns out, airplane urinals are no muse. Now, all the travel has left me weak … …and weary. I’ve had a great time chatting up librarians and talking about my books,…
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Texas Pride
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Continue reading →: Texas PrideI’m so proud and honored to be invited to the Texas Library Association’s 2024 conference! (Please excuse the interruption in my daily poetry. It will resume after TLA) I’ve written two books of which I’m truly proud—Shark Teeth (Bloomsbury) and Braid Girls (Little, Brown). They are two very different stories…
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FUNNY WORDS
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Continue reading →: FUNNY WORDSMake funny poems Behold! Today’s poem is my version of the French form known as a villanelle, although it turned into something else. Who knows? Maybe I made my own poetry form. Anyway, enjoy! Day 10 BumfuzzleThere was a whippersnapper, who caused a hullaballooQuite a cattywampus, a real live ballyhooA…
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These are the breaks
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Continue reading →: These are the breaksA triolet is a type of French poem that is one stanza following the ABAAABAB rhyme scheme. Life is so hard for some kids! Day 9 No FunI never get to have any fun,Or go anyplace or do anythingEven dogs get set free so they can runI never get to…
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Women’s basketball highlight of the year!
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Continue reading →: Women’s basketball highlight of the year!The Women’s Basketball National Championship was held this weekend, and it was spectacular. I’ve really enjoyed watching the teams throughout the season, including undefeated South Carolina, who won the national title. Kamilla Cardoso was Most Valuable Player and was an amazing gift to viewers. And inspiration to all. I chose…
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A weekend flurry
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Continue reading →: A weekend flurryI had a busy weekend. My sister, Jennifer, visited with her beau, J, and there was a flurry of activity. Please forgive my tardy weekend poetry. My poem is short and sweet. A form called a “clerihew,” something I never heard of. It’s sort of like a limerick except it’s…
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My hometown
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Continue reading →: My hometownToday’s poem is a homage to a Nikki Giovanni’s poem, “Knoxville, Tenn., ” which was one of her most popular, about life growing up. Here’s my version. Enjoy! Day Six a little town in Michiganheld together by lakes,our town shimmers in summerand daddy stands on granddaddy’sback porchsteam from the grillblowin’…
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“Ode to a chip!”
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Continue reading →: “Ode to a chip!”The ode is possibly the oldest form of poetry. Its sole purpose is to celebrate something or someone. Years ago while working at a South Florida newspaper, my friend Donna, also a coworker and I were opining about snacks. To make her laugh, I composed a little ditty I called,…
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TWO, Two, two ….for one!
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Continue reading →: TWO, Two, two ….for one!Yesterday was a bit of a pickle. Whether it was me or the platform, I could not get into WordPress. (Do you hear me WordPress, stop blocking me!!!) I’m kidding, about the blocking part, anyway. But because of my technical challenges, I did not publish a poem for Day 3…
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DAY TWO
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Continue reading →: DAY TWOToday’s poem is my very first attempt at a limerick. Let me know what you think! BUTTER There once was a girl who loved butter. She craved its buttery taste above others. It drips down to her toes, This causes her woes, When she slips in a buttery puddle.
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A song for Spring
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Continue reading →: A song for SpringA haiku for you. I made it fresh. A flower is a song. Sniff, sniff! And sing along. Colors sing high notes.
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Listen to your heart!
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Continue reading →: Listen to your heart!The cough was epic. It wasn’t COVID. The pulmonologist said it was a severe lung infection. That was August ’22. It was a dry cough. Bone rattling. Wake in the middle of the night gasping cough. It shook my insides and made sleep impossible. I awoke one morning that steamy…
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Give thanks for …BOOKS!
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Continue reading →: Give thanks for …BOOKS!Thanksgiving Day is perfect for recognizing our most cherished books read or heard in ’23 Happy Holidays everybody! I listen to 95 percent of my stories but trust me, I read, too! Here are some of my favorites from the year. What books/stories/listens inspired you this year? Favorite listens in…
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This is my Exodus
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Continue reading →: This is my ExodusNational Book Award long list nominee I’ve had a fantastic few weeks! Thanks to my publisher, Bloomsbury, I had a multi-city book tour that gave me lots of exposure and allowed me to visit kids’ schools in three states. Amazing! Also, there was the little matter of being recognized along…
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What do you think about that?
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Continue reading →: What do you think about that?Black Millionaires from America’s History Black Americans were able to succeed despite harsh realities–before, during and after the Civil War. These pioneers should be remembered, not for their fortunes but their tenacity and drive. They remind us all to never give up. Keep trying, keep fighting, just keep going, and…
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What do you think about that?
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Continue reading →: What do you think about that?Millionaires of the Past MARY ELLEN PLEASANT—solemn housemaid to self-made millionaire. She worked as a housemaid and cook Investments were her passion she eavesdropped on high-flying white businessmen who never suspected a black woman could understand their important talks about money, property, valuation and stock Mary Ellen and a partner…
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About Lauren
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Continue reading →: About LaurenCelebrate life Grief feels so lonely. However, thanks to all the beautiful understanding since the Nov. 6 death of my daughter, I can truly say I do not feel alone. In November of 2000, I sat in a large, crowded judge’s conference room and felt my insides quiver as I…
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JADA SLY, ARTIST AND SPY
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Continue reading →: JADA SLY, ARTIST AND SPYTHANK YOU, INDIANA, FOR RECOGNIZING ONE COOL SPY Jada Sly, Artist and Spy has been flying below the radar, but she is ready for her closeup. This little secret agent doesn’t work for some secretive government program for kids. She’s the 10-year-old daughter of an American working for the state…
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IS YOUR CHILD READING READY?
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Continue reading →: IS YOUR CHILD READING READY?B&N Summer reading program continues. So many great books so little time! Young readers grades 1-6 can earn a free book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading program! Learn more: https://bit.ly/BNSummerReadingJournal #BNSummerReading While I’m proud that my book, President of the Whole Fifth Grade is on the list, I…
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IT’S BIRTHDAY WEEK
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Continue reading →: IT’S BIRTHDAY WEEKI’ve never been one to make a big to do over my birthday. Even as a kid I remained low-key on the subject. As long as my mom made me a banana cake with cream frosting, I was good. Recent world events have changed my mind. On July 22, God…
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Eddie Red, UNDERCOVER
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Continue reading →: Eddie Red, UNDERCOVERHappy Black History Month. Take a look at another book featuring African American protagonists in a strong and positive way.
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THE LANGUAGE OF FOOD
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Continue reading →: THE LANGUAGE OF FOOD…”pain” doesn’t have to hurt, it just has to taste good because means bread.
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DAY TWO: Studying for Paris
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Continue reading →: DAY TWO: Studying for ParisOnly 20 days until it’s “sayornara.” Um, I meant to say, “au revoir!”
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History Is Made
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Continue reading →: History Is MadeOn Tuesday, Feb. 6, my nephew and I watched history being made when SpaceX launched into outer space. Daelyn, my nephew, is a 17-year-old high school junior. I’ve been telling that boy he was a natural-born engineer since he was seven or eight. Did he listen to me? Noooo! Then…
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