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April 3, 2019
A Poem a Day Series 2019 – Day 3
April 2, 2019
A Poem a Day Series 2019 – Day 2
The Crocuses Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, 1825 – 1911 They heard the South wind sighing A murmur of the rain; And they knew that Earth was longing To see them all again. While the snow-drops still were sleeping Beneath the silent sod; They felt their new life pulsing Within the dark, cold clod. Not a daffodil nor daisy Had dared to raise its head; Not a fairhaired dandelion Peeped timid from its bed; Though a tremor of the winter Did shivering through them run; Yet they lifte...
April 1, 2019
A Poem a Day Series 2019 – Day 1
In honor of National Poetry Month, I’ll be sharing poems that have been released to the public domain. All of the poems I’ve read, adored, and gathered for this blog can be found at Poets.org.
To learn more about public domain and why it’s so important, click here.
And now, for the first poem of the month!
Mariposa Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1892 – 1950Butterflies are white and blue
In this field we wander through.
Suffer me to take your hand.
Death comes in a day or two.
All the th...
March 31, 2019
Haiti – Cuba : 25th anniversary of the Haitian vocal group «Desandann»
A report from Haiti Libre.
The vocal group “Desandann”, composed of ten singers from the Camagüey professional choir, descendants of Haitians living in Cuba for several generations, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a series of activities in the capital of the central province of Cuba.
During the concert given at Camagüey’s Principal Theater, the vocal group Desandann showed a range of his repertoire, which includes traditional songs, Haitian folk songs and compositions...
Inspirational Quotes in Honor of Women’s History Month
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March 30, 2019
Top Ten Book Basket Labels Created by Kids by Tammy Mulligan and Clare Landrigan
When students help us organize the classroom library ownership changes. Students know which books are in the classroom library. They know where to find the books they love and can tell us which books they wish we had in our collection. Organizing the library doesn’t need to wait until a long break. It can happen throughout the school year. Kids can arrange baskets for an upcoming unit of study, a new round of book clubs, and even create shelves that house their favorite t...
Black Authors in the Public Domain
Harriet E. Wilson
It isn’t until you start researching black authors, artists, poets and musicians in the public domain that you realise just how ‘beyond the pale’ the shade is.
Not that it’s a reflection of the public domain per se, but rather of the lack of representation of the black community in the arts, especially when we think back to the time-frame or era which would put their work in the public domain now.
Restrictions imposed upon them by lack of education, lack of spon...
When is the Best Time of Year to Release a Book?…
Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog
In Hollywood, there’s a pretty set calendar for when movies are released: horror movies are usually released around Halloween, high-concept blockbusters in the summer, Oscar movies start in November, movies that aren’t blockbusters or Oscar contenders in February.
Does the book trade follow the same release schedule?
The answer is, more or less, yes.
Continue reading HERECall for Submissions: There Is Strength In Our Stories
In honor of Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, Blood Into Ink and We Will Not Be Silenced are putting out a call for submissions for your lived experience of sexual harassment and assault. We believe that there is strength in our collective voices. We believe our work is not done. Writing and art accepted for There Is Strength In Our Stories will be published on Blood Into Ink’s website and through the BII social media accounts, as well as on the We Will Not Be Si...
March 28, 2019
Schmoozing for Introverts: How to Network Like a Pro – by Lisa Cooper Ellison…
Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog
on Jane Friedman site: Maybe you’re like me, someone with a mile-wide idea shelf but a short, stubby one for people. Perhaps you like your fellow humans generally, but your introvert soul prefers small-group interactions to huge crowds and forced small talk. Or maybe, like me, you grew up in a place where networking was either mentioned with disdain or not at all.
A writing conference may be your first professional networking opportunity. During my first f...
