Thanks to Kiesha at Whispers from the Ridge for hosting Poetry Friday.
On Monday we had our last Family Library Night. It was a celebration of reading and saying goodbye to my fabulous families. It was so wonderful. I am grateful for my advocation.
The half-sister of the second grader who tragically died in 2004. Her brother’s accident planted the seed of the manuscript I am working on. As a fifth grader she just read my manuscript and in her card to me, she called us family.
I was gifted with a signed collection of the odes that Poetry Rocks wrote. In it was a surprise ode written bt Avery. Here it is:
Ode to Ms. Mac
I see Ms. Mac reading a book.
I hear Ms. Mac reading a book.
I feel relaxed by Ms. Mac reading
a book out loud so everyone can hear it.
I wonder if she is reading an Eric Ode
Yes she is.
Ah, Avery, this is wonderful and such a gift. Thank you.
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What a wonderful gift, Jone! I know you will treasure it always. It’s a beautiful thing when partnerships like this are made and kept. Best wishes for your manuscript work!
Lovely Ode that Avery wrote, and a heartfelt gift to have your students gift you with poems!
Jone, what a wonderful pic, student, and gift! I am happy for you! Keep working on your MS! If you ever want to share MSs or critiques let me know. gailaldous@msn.com. Are your member of SCBWI? I have been for years, but need to join again. It is very helpful to children/YA writers.