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Such fond memories of an evening dinner with #poet Henry Taylor when he visited the community college where I taught in Iowa. I first met him years before when he was my daughter's favorite #poetry professor at American University in DC. Small world. #FeelintheLove #LovePoem @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Great way to teach children about a legendary poet

“Poetry is the voice of the people.”

This biography introduces children to the life of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, focusing on his passion for writing and his love for the people of his country.

Treasuring performances by this amazing Knoxville #poet, musician, & James Agee scholar. Two fave songs worth looking for on YouTube: R. B. Morris's version of "Science for the People" and his rendition of John Prine's "That's How Every Empire Falls." Both sadly relevant as Prine died of Covid and now the next US administration prepares to turn away from science-based decision-making. #DaysDevotedTo #Science4Peace @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

“But that didn't stop George from admiring the language that was all around him.“

I would use this story in a social studies lesson with older grades. It is good to highlight on the dark history but in an enlighten way so students are not hidden from the truth of what happened in America.