Kelly Bennett's Blog, page 15

Poetry Challenge #325-Heard it in a Song

Happy Birthday, Jason Reynolds ! The way coolest poet I wish I knew . . .

Why? He helps reluctant readers—at-risk kids—find their superpow...

Fin Pal asks Norman "Are You Famous?"

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Poetry Challenge #324-But for a Wrinkle . . .

“It was a dark and stormy night…”

Which author penned it first? Hint:  the answer isn’t Snoopy.

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Homer for Jackson!...Giveaway Report

The best part of the Winner-Winner Chicken Dinner Giveaway is—the PRIZE Giving Part! And the Summer 2023 prize was one hum-dinger! As you might recall, a second-grader named Jackson won this past quarter. How did Jackson enter the Winner-Winner Chicken Dinner Give-Away ?

I’m glad you asked. An adult in his family posted this picture of Jackson holding The House That Ruth Built on my Facebook page .

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Poetry Challenge #323-Zoom-Room

What the heck are you doing reading this?

Don’t you know it’s National Go For a Ride Day! (Nov 22.) A day set aside to throw responsibili...

Fin Pal asks Norman "Want to Visit?"

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Poetry Challenge #322-Animal Within

If this image of our poet-of-the-week whirling down the street in a cape and tricorn hat calls to mind Yankee Doodle, and you’d be half ri...

Poetry Challenge #321-Kuh-CHING!

Money Money Mon-Ney! Money Makes the World Go Around “I work all night, I work all day, to pay the bills I have to pay. . . Ain’t it sad.”

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Poetry Challenge #320-Playing the Game

Happy Fall Classic Sports fans! Depending on how the games go, as you read the Diamondbacks and Rangers may still be facing off, or one ha...

Fin Pal Ask Norman "Do You Like Ice Cream?"

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