Rap, Rhyme, and … Accepting a Quiet Voice

A friend recently sent an email wondering if, since someone who'd agreed to lead some library programs could no longer do so, I'd step in to lead two poetry workshops at a nearby library. I agreed if the dates worked out, then heard from the person in charge that the workshop for teens was called Rap, Rhyme, and Writing.

This isn't exactly my area, I replied, but was informed they hoped to bring new kids to the library, i.e. teen boys, I expect. I wanted to be helpful, but when I told my daugh...