ALSC Poetry Blast 6

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6th Annual ALSC Poetry Blast during the 2009 Annual Conference.

ALSC Poetry Blast 6

Monday, July 13, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Co-hosted by:  Barbara Genco and Marilyn Singer

This unique program celebrates the wonder and excitement of contemporary North American poetry for children.  Ten to  twelve poets, some new, some well-established, will read from their works. Information about current and forthcoming books of poetry will be available.  This event is designed to be a 'drop-in' reading at the close of a long conference.  Delegates will find the time spent in these readings both enlightening and energizing.  Co-hosted by Barbara A Genco (Brooklyn Public Library) and Poet/Writer Marilyn Singer.

Poets include:

Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, David Harrison, Bobbi Katz, Laura Purdie Salas, Jon Scieszka, Joyce Sidman, Marilyn Singer, Hope Anita Smith, Susan Marie Swanson, Joyce Carol Thomas. Program subject to change.

Publishers will also offer a display of books and promotional materials featuring the participants.

Photograph of Carmen T. Bernier-Grand

Photograph of Rebecca Kai Dotlich

Photograph of David Harrison

 Photograph of Bobbi Katz by Jennifer May

Carmen T. Bernier-Grand

Rebecca Kai Dotlich

David Harrison

Bobbi Katz
photo credit: Jennifer May

 Photograph of Laura Purdie Salas

Photograph of Jon Scieszka

Photograph of Joyce Sidman

Photograph of Marilyn Singer and Oggi by Linda Gallop 

Laura Purdie Salas

Jon Scieszka

Joyce Sidman

Marilyn Singer
photo credit: Linda Gallop

Photograph of Hope Anita Smith

Susan Marie Swanson photograph

Photograph of Joyce Carol Thomas by Jim Dennis Photography

 

Hope Anita Smith

Susan Marie Swanson

Joyce Carol Thomas
photo credit: Jim Dennis Photography

 

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