April 26th is
Poem in Your Pocket Day!
And you know what that means: the Poetry Posse will be on the run, delivering poems to everyone at J.E.S.! We can’t wait!
https://www.poets.org/national-poetry-month/poem-your-pocket-day
Poem in Your Pocket Day 2018 is on April 26 and is part of National Poetry Month. On this day, select a poem, carry it with you, and share it with others at schools, bookstores, libraries, parks, workplaces, street corners, and on social media using the hashtag #pocketpoem.
Poem in Your Pocket Day was initiated in April 2002 by the Office of the Mayor in New York City, in partnership with the city’s Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education. In 2008, the Academy of American Poets took the initiative to all fifty United States, encouraging individuals around the country to participate. In 2016, the League of Canadian Poets extended Poem in Your Pocket Day to Canada.
 On Wednesday, May 2nd, J.E.S. Library will be hosting author Susan Hood! Susan Hood is the author of “Ada’s Violin”, one of this year’s Red Clover Award nominees. She has authored over 200 books of all kinds, fiction, nonfiction, easy readers, and picture books. We are preparing for her visit by reading many of her books. We have already made recycled instruments that we will be playing for Ms. Hood when she comes. It’s very exciting!
Find more information about Ms. Hood and her books on her website: |