tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post6761827574616310915..comments2024-03-29T06:51:58.133-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Friday - One Book for AllLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-90375410582129193032021-12-02T18:06:14.771-07:002021-12-02T18:06:14.771-07:00Thank you so much for featuring Kat's book, Li...Thank you so much for featuring Kat's book, Linda. I loved hearing that the novel was written in prose first, then Kat revised it to verse. Fascinating that some stories "want" to be told in poems.author amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800868615186010584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-14998202546587443832021-11-22T13:03:14.484-07:002021-11-22T13:03:14.484-07:00I understand! Bullying a way younger kid is so cru...I understand! Bullying a way younger kid is so cruel. Wishing it were never so! Thanks, Laura.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-20524213022063041232021-11-22T12:53:18.803-07:002021-11-22T12:53:18.803-07:00Just reading these excerpts made my stomach bunch ...Just reading these excerpts made my stomach bunch up :>( Thanks for sharing this, and how cool that you got to meet Myra in person!laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9086255200632586862021-11-21T12:03:23.839-07:002021-11-21T12:03:23.839-07:00It was a joy to meet Myra, Karen, & I know wha...It was a joy to meet Myra, Karen, & I know what you mean about meeting others. A poetry daydream, right? Happy Thanksgiving!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67203000827709308272021-11-21T11:19:48.919-07:002021-11-21T11:19:48.919-07:00I didn't know about Kat's book — thanks fo...I didn't know about Kat's book — thanks for the highlights! And it's wonderful that you and Myra got to meet in person. I dream of a great big Poetry Friday gathering someday where we can all meet. You all are some of my favorite people. xo Karen Edmisten https://www.blogger.com/profile/04446214835142625161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43894663893309166702021-11-21T07:35:17.839-07:002021-11-21T07:35:17.839-07:00So sorry you can't find it. Perhaps you can re...So sorry you can't find it. Perhaps you can request it? There is some resolution for the high school girl, yes! Thanks, Alex!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37219940122763689402021-11-21T06:35:30.607-07:002021-11-21T06:35:30.607-07:00This sounds like a great books for kids - both bul...This sounds like a great books for kids - both bullies and bullied, I was only sorry I couldn't find it in any of the New York libraries. Leroy's plight really sounds was so real and heartbreaking. Do you ever find out why a high school girl bullies a younger kid? Randomly Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041218984035157545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40274701386047860362021-11-20T19:08:01.282-07:002021-11-20T19:08:01.282-07:00Thanks, Sally! I agree with you, as you could read...Thanks, Sally! I agree with you, as you could read!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-25459296374949230032021-11-20T17:42:56.252-07:002021-11-20T17:42:56.252-07:00Such a wonderful review of an excellent book. I lo...Such a wonderful review of an excellent book. I love Kat's work,(and Kat, too!). Sally Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840326270568153356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45461797481192437032021-11-20T08:37:08.105-07:002021-11-20T08:37:08.105-07:00Thanks, Jane, hope you can get it for the library ...Thanks, Jane, hope you can get it for the library & enjoy it as I did!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11267907271045804132021-11-20T07:43:43.945-07:002021-11-20T07:43:43.945-07:00Wow. That sounds like such a powerful book! Thanks...Wow. That sounds like such a powerful book! Thanks for the review!Jane Heitman Healyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584630141388764779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42976827641884732322021-11-20T06:10:24.903-07:002021-11-20T06:10:24.903-07:00I am happy to hear that you have shared Kat's ...I am happy to hear that you have shared Kat's book, Linda. Thanks for sharing that. I hope that others are, too. Happy Thanksgiving!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60771490770018482522021-11-20T06:08:53.346-07:002021-11-20T06:08:53.346-07:00I was happy to write to share your wonderful book,...I was happy to write to share your wonderful book, Kat. Thanks for coming by and sharing your personal thoughts about it and that 'extra' about the American version, "dob" versus "tell". Wishing you could come visit, though I imagine it won't be to Colorado. It was fun to read about your visits a few years ago! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83993235607649578842021-11-20T06:05:30.459-07:002021-11-20T06:05:30.459-07:00Thank you, Carol. Yes, I enjoyed the interview wit...Thank you, Carol. Yes, I enjoyed the interview with Kat a lot. It will help me look at verse novels a little differently now. Wishing you a grand holiday, too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-91172049443778944342021-11-20T05:27:03.758-07:002021-11-20T05:27:03.758-07:00I echo your praise for this book. I have it pulled...I echo your praise for this book. I have it pulled out for a lesson in my library in December. I know that there has been bullying on busses these days because I'm hearing about it. And, it's sad. I wish we adults could be better at disrupting the negative behavior of kids these days. But, with all the bad behavior of adults that seem to grab attention, it's just a much tougher job. Love your review of this book, and the book too!Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-127482197062223512021-11-20T04:00:21.580-07:002021-11-20T04:00:21.580-07:00Much appreciation, Alan!Much appreciation, Alan!KatApel - katswhiskers.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01297639228969549518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67804098563369408782021-11-20T03:59:31.515-07:002021-11-20T03:59:31.515-07:00Linda, thank-you for taking the time to write such...Linda, thank-you for taking the time to write such a detailed review of Bully. I really appreciated reading your insights.<br /><br />Whilst the mother in me had to write that book, in the process of writing it, I started remembering things from the bullies on the bus when I was a small child, things that I had thought I'd forgotten - but poetry has that way, of tapping into our deep memories and emotions. I have been that Leroy, that Ruby, bit also, that Mum, that teacher... <br /><br />Here's a fun fact for you. I confess, I cringe a little when I read 'Not Telling' in the American version - because there are so many repetition of tell/telling. In the Australian version, the bully says, 'I'm gonna get you ... If you dob ... I'm gonna get you ... If you dob ...' But apparently there was no American equivalent for that. <br /><br />I am rather thrilled that Bully is available in America - published by Kane Miller Books. And I'm still disappointed that COVID cancelled plans for a second school tour in 2020.. and 2021 was no better. I want to come back and speak in your wonderfully welcoming schools - and catch up with more Poetry Friday friends!KatApel - katswhiskers.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01297639228969549518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10715689296187217662021-11-19T20:09:11.723-07:002021-11-19T20:09:11.723-07:00Linda, you did a very good job of familiarizing ev...Linda, you did a very good job of familiarizing everyone with Kat's book. I think I read parts of the article before but thanks for sharing the link. It is so great to read about Kat's thoughts on her writing. Bully on the Bus sounds like Kat handled pressing issues with a true understanding of the characters. Thanks for being part of my gallery. Have a wonderful holiday with your family.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-31253808831931029032021-11-19T20:03:15.390-07:002021-11-19T20:03:15.390-07:00Thanks, Alan, I need to get more of Kat's book...Thanks, Alan, I need to get more of Kat's books! I loved this one!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34929945377966679392021-11-19T18:02:19.831-07:002021-11-19T18:02:19.831-07:00Your extensive reviewing of Kat's Verse Novel ...Your extensive reviewing of Kat's Verse Novel is testimony to its intrinsic value as a story worth sharing, Linda. A powerful work. Kat's verse novels sit proudly in my personal collection of these important works.Alan j Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077195459186935005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72081543947645060742021-11-19T16:05:38.176-07:002021-11-19T16:05:38.176-07:00Thanks everyone. I hope I can visit you soon. I...Thanks everyone. I hope I can visit you soon. I've been in a swirl of "busy" today, picking up a car from a repair, having a drain person come to check on my drain & raking, yes, again! I am home now finally before dark & those things are done and all okay! Whew! I hope you can find Bully on the Bus. I think it's so well done & so important. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-82029718023531883492021-11-19T15:46:28.680-07:002021-11-19T15:46:28.680-07:00Thanks for sharing these compelling excerpts, Lind...Thanks for sharing these compelling excerpts, Linda, and for introducing me to this verse novel. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83239912590636596742021-11-19T13:55:00.789-07:002021-11-19T13:55:00.789-07:00Wonderful review of Kat's difficult, timeless,...Wonderful review of Kat's difficult, timeless, but very important book Linda. I also read and enjoyed the article on Kat and her verse books. Unfortunately both my kids experienced bully's and I did too–not an easy thing for any age to go through and come out of, thanks for sharing it. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!Michelle Koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575814872372518994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78170758689915944962021-11-19T12:30:15.601-07:002021-11-19T12:30:15.601-07:00This sounds really good!This sounds really good!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16124536656165868492021-11-19T11:40:44.856-07:002021-11-19T11:40:44.856-07:00Thanks for sharing Bully on the Bus. Whoever says ...Thanks for sharing Bully on the Bus. Whoever says "words can never hurt" is just overly optimistic. I like the structure of the verses that you shared. Verse structure is something I really put a lot of mental energy into and I love seeing how others do it as models. Thanks!Tim Kulphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10276932476139356951noreply@blogger.com