tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post7948069303309364248..comments2024-03-29T04:42:24.141-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Begins the Year With AcclamationLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-62609487643086251792015-01-05T16:33:48.972-07:002015-01-05T16:33:48.972-07:00You're in for a TOUGH job this year, Linda wit...You're in for a TOUGH job this year, Linda with so many wonderful titles on that list. Just finished reading Brown Girl Dreaming - so beautiful. Will have to check out the other titles from that list. I think I have Hi Koo! and will feature for next week's Poetry Friday. :)GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-66506268760292829632015-01-03T16:49:34.605-07:002015-01-03T16:49:34.605-07:00Thanks Buffy, glad you found something in the poem...Thanks Buffy, glad you found something in the poem that spoke to you! Yes, the finalists are amazing!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33475271592652751192015-01-03T16:06:25.184-07:002015-01-03T16:06:25.184-07:00"What you have not done is without error"..."What you have not done is without error"--a reason to aim for imperfection! Thanks for sharing this, and have fun reading and judging. Terrific list of finalists!Buffy Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223895917772531703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39838363655307705412015-01-03T13:30:28.013-07:002015-01-03T13:30:28.013-07:00Thanks, Keri, I know I will. These finalists are a...Thanks, Keri, I know I will. These finalists are all wonderful for so many different ages, gems!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55927713964614181322015-01-03T12:26:36.136-07:002015-01-03T12:26:36.136-07:00A dream team of judges! What wonderful collaborato...A dream team of judges! What wonderful collaborators with whom to share this delightful task. I love the CYBILS, not only because I know -- at least through Poetry Friday -- some of the judges, but also because the books the select typically seem more kid-friendly and accessible. Enjoy your time being a judge, Linda!Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07754424789728293252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-58717011899457986732015-01-03T08:53:23.785-07:002015-01-03T08:53:23.785-07:00Here's how we worked back in 2012: http://rand...Here's how we worked back in 2012: <a href="http://randomnoodling.blogspot.com/2012/02/poetry-friday-and-winner-is.html" rel="nofollow">http://randomnoodling.blogspot.com/2012/02/poetry-friday-and-winner-is.html"</a>Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21131699438962283522015-01-03T08:47:40.173-07:002015-01-03T08:47:40.173-07:00Linda, let the fun begin! I love the job of discu...Linda, let the fun begin! I love the job of discussing, with adults, the finalists. Mary Lee, I think we will be letting everyone in on our decision-making process. And, Tabatha, you said, "it seems hard to compare different types of poems (ones for younger and older readers, funny ones and serious ones, short v. long)." Not only that, but sometimes a finalist title is an anthology. How do you judge a collection by an individual against a collection of a number of poets? How do you, as an adult, judge for a child? After all, the child is the intended audience. There's also the whole issue of presentation--how much of the award should be judged by the illustration and design? It's a lot to think about, and often a lot of compromise is required. I hope we're up for it!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-91620235995083709052015-01-03T07:49:56.863-07:002015-01-03T07:49:56.863-07:00Glad you found words for you, Andi. I think it'...Glad you found words for you, Andi. I think it's a powerful poem for this beginning of our year. Thank you, and Happy New Year!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24158248209993205092015-01-03T07:46:12.345-07:002015-01-03T07:46:12.345-07:00"Today a bicycle
waits, chained to a bench.&q..."Today a bicycle<br />waits, chained to a bench."<br /><br />Wow, that really speaks to me. The challenge of unchaining our means of freedom. That's seeking God and doing poetry!Andromeda Jazmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12355192738014962965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-63019384391778219072015-01-03T06:49:14.862-07:002015-01-03T06:49:14.862-07:00So we can't just draw a name from a hat? I see...So we can't just draw a name from a hat? I see that you understand the challenge well, Mary Lee. Have a great start to 2015!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-25131476346336320402015-01-03T06:15:06.765-07:002015-01-03T06:15:06.765-07:00All of those finalists are winners...and one of th...All of those finalists are winners...and one of them already a HUMDINGER of a winner! It will be interesting to see which you choose, and I hope you'll tell us why!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86961998623411973722015-01-02T21:36:58.277-07:002015-01-02T21:36:58.277-07:00Thanks Tara, exciting to ponder, right? Thanks Tara, exciting to ponder, right? Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89127768177706791432015-01-02T20:14:44.410-07:002015-01-02T20:14:44.410-07:00Great choices, Linda - what an amazing group of wr...Great choices, Linda - what an amazing group of writers. I love the way this poem closed - taped boxes, and mystery.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78967352768474045752015-01-02T18:58:46.427-07:002015-01-02T18:58:46.427-07:00Thanks, Robyn, I love your wishes. The same flying...Thanks, Robyn, I love your wishes. The same flying on to you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22960520385683976382015-01-02T18:41:39.123-07:002015-01-02T18:41:39.123-07:00Happy New Year, Linda! Thanks to you and all the d...Happy New Year, Linda! Thanks to you and all the dedicated Cybils judges. No easy task. And thanks for the thoughtful poem as we embark on a new year. As Heidi noted, on to an imperfect but fully lived 2015!Robyn Hood Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279289715664168026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89430631295057671152015-01-02T17:56:17.121-07:002015-01-02T17:56:17.121-07:00Thanks, Carol. I know what you mean!Thanks, Carol. I know what you mean!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13455936410309879182015-01-02T17:55:48.343-07:002015-01-02T17:55:48.343-07:00I've read all these finalists, now am starting...I've read all these finalists, now am starting again. Truly the round one group sent us some wonderful ones! I hope you'll get to your two soon, a nice time to relax! Glad you liked the poem, & the picture! I thought it worked very well, find the year IS filled with unopened boxes! Thanks, Carol.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-50751207175752205732015-01-02T17:47:56.992-07:002015-01-02T17:47:56.992-07:00Cannot even imagine being a Round Two Judge! How a...Cannot even imagine being a Round Two Judge! How are you ever going to choose just ONE of these wonderful books! Good luck!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40328797139008586422015-01-02T17:23:28.525-07:002015-01-02T17:23:28.525-07:00Linda, thank you for sharing about the Cybils Awar...Linda, thank you for sharing about the Cybils Awards. I read each review that Jone posted and was so thrilled to see Irene's and Bob's on the list. I brought those books home from NCTE and want to read them as soon as the holidays are over. I thought I would have some down time but not yet. One more get-together and then packing up the holiday decorations. <br />I really liked the poem you featured today, accompanied by the photo. When I finished reading the poem, I made the connection. Wonderful!Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-36579773631269586762015-01-02T14:47:21.800-07:002015-01-02T14:47:21.800-07:00I agree, the poem had me reading & re-reading,...I agree, the poem had me reading & re-reading, too. As for the Cybil's, it is tricky to compare, I agree, & this year there is more diversity again. I think it would be nice to have a separate category for several things. Some also believe there should be a poetry award separate from the Newbery & Caldecott awards. So far, no change. Thanks, Tabatha, hope your new year is beginning well!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-68909712121754998392015-01-02T13:25:49.828-07:002015-01-02T13:25:49.828-07:00Had to re-read "Accomplishments" a numbe...Had to re-read "Accomplishments" a number of times to take it in from several angles -- what an interesting poem! Thanks for sharing it, Linda. I'm curious about the judging of poetry Cybils...it seems hard to compare different types of poems (ones for younger and older readers, funny ones and serious ones, short v. long). I guess it is like Ed's poetry tournament in a way, except his are all the same length.Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-65138852612378436552015-01-02T13:08:17.535-07:002015-01-02T13:08:17.535-07:00In the small part about this poem from Michael Chi...In the small part about this poem from Michael Chitwood, he says that the first part came to him in its entire, & he worked for a long time to complete the poem. Your comment makes me wonder if he was worried about action, the 'doing'. Thanks, Heidi. I'll love the judging, but will also find it a challenge. Happy New Year!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87714940707914045572015-01-02T12:33:36.792-07:002015-01-02T12:33:36.792-07:00Thanks for your work on the Cybils, Linda! My fav...Thanks for your work on the Cybils, Linda! My favorite part of the poem you shared is the first stanza--we are only perfect when we do not act, do not speak. Let each day be a suprise, a new miscellaneous Box of Contents!Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902158336083356337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-49133033682208532592015-01-02T11:59:28.876-07:002015-01-02T11:59:28.876-07:00Thank you for stopping by, Jan, so happy you enjoy...Thank you for stopping by, Jan, so happy you enjoyed the poem. I know I will enjoy the judging, but you're right, it won't be easy. Best wishes to you in 2015 also.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-44384366597822703842015-01-02T11:33:09.064-07:002015-01-02T11:33:09.064-07:00Dear Linda, I read all of Accomplishments by Micha...Dear Linda, I read all of Accomplishments by Michael Chitwood via your links, thank you. It's a pure fit for these days when we are thinking about what we will work hard to start & finish this year. Appreciations for your Cybils poetry book reading & for introducing your crew of hard-reading judges'. Good luck with a tough task - the list of honorees & contenders is distinguished. Goodwill & Goodhealth & Goodpoetry to you in 2015!jan godown anninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091996699597066230noreply@blogger.com