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March 29, 2007

April Staff Favorites

With April being National Poetry Month, several staff members have revealed their favorite poets along with their favorite volumes. An eclectic list from an eclectic staff!

The Collected Sonnets of Edna St. Vincent Millay by Edna St. Vincent Millay
--Priscilla re-reads this one often..

Shake Loose My Skin by Sonia Sanchez
-- Without missing a beat, Melissa recommended this poet of the Black Arts Movement when asked her favorite poet..

Mama's Promises by Marilyn Nelson Waniek
--Sally highly recommends hearing Ms. Waniek (aka Marilyn Nelson) read her poetry if the chance ever comes up. She is the current Poet Laureate of Connecticut..

Imagine the Angels of Bread by Martin Espada
--His publisher says Martin Espada "celebrates the bread of the imagination, the bread of the table, and the bread of justice" which is what drew Emily to recommend it..

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
--What poetry list would be complete without The Giving Tree? This beautiful and unforgettable parable is Lois' choice..

The Poetry of Robert Frost by Robert Frost
--Cathy finds Robert Frost very soothing and recommends reading one or two poems a day for maximum enjoyment..

Opened Gound by Seamus Heaney
--The visceral impact of his poetry should be savored slowly, Ruth says of her first choice (she had several!)..

Posted by SallyT at March 29, 2007 01:49 AM