| Spellbound: The Art of Teaching Poetry Contributor(s): Burgess, Matthew (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0915924838 ISBN-13: 9780915924837 Publisher: Teachers & Writers Collaborative OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Language Arts |
| Physical Information: 0.71" H x 6" W x 9" (1.04 lbs) 260 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Spellbound: The Art of Teaching Poetry offers a range of exciting ideas to inspire students of all ages to explore their potential as writers and creators. Featuring original lesson by 26 contributors, including Aracelis Girmay, Bianca Stone, Jason Koo, and Brian Blanchfield, this collection draws on model texts by contemporary poets such as Jericho Brown, Marie Howe, Harryette Mullen, Chen Chen, and Danez Smith. Spellbound is a vital addition to Teachers & Writers Collaborative's catalogue of resources to support innovation in the classroom and learning through the literary arts. |
Contributor Bio(s): Burgess, Matthew: - Matthew Burgess is an assistant professor at Brooklyn College. He is the author of a poetry collection, Slippers for Elsewhere, as well as several children's books, including Enormous Smallness: A Story of E. E. Cummings. After completing his doctorate at the CUNY Graduate Center, Matthew edited an anthology of writing and visual art titled Dream Closet: Meditations on Childhood Space. He joined the Teachers & Writers Collaborative roster back in 2001 and continues to lead poetry workshops with early elementary students in New York City. Matthew also serves on the editorial board of Teachers & Writers Magazine. |