Happy National Poetry Month! Happy Poetry Friday! You might remember me as a former Teaching Author. Today, I'm back to visit and celebrate.
Happy spring! Here in Wisconsin, spring weather means alternating between basking in delicious sunlight and piling on warmer clothes.
boing
sproing
spring bounces
dances
gallops through gardens
leaving green footprints
Signs of spring are popping up all over! We have lots to celebrate today—including a giveaway of my new picture book Grow, illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman and published by Boyds Mills & Kane. With a multicultural cast of characters and STEAM-related content, Grow is a celebration of the wondrous ways young animals and people grow into unique individuals.
Poetry Friday!
Mary Lee at A Year of Reading has today's Poetry Friday Roundup. Enjoy!
Book Giveaway!
Enter the giveaway for a chance to win an autographed copy of Grow! The giveaway ends April 16, 2021 and is open to U.S. residents only.
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Good luck!
JoAnn
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23 comments:
In Ohio, we, too, are in the throes of spring weather's dual personality. Looking forward to more basking and the "boing/sproing" -ing of more blooms!
Hooray for spring and HOORAY! for Grow! Many congratulations on this newest book. It looks like something that's really needed for right now. Thanks for the giveaway chance.
I love your exuberant poem. Congratulations on the book! It sounds wonderful.
Green footprints! Love! Congrats on the new book, too... can't wait to read and be inspired to GROW. xo
I love the green footprints, too. Congratulation on your book, something that interests kids for sure, growing.-
Mazel tov, JoAnn, on your newest blooming children's book!
'tis the perfect season for this offering.
And thanks for helping us ALL grow via your posts on TeachingAuthors.
I am excited to read your book, JoAnn. Congratulations, sounds like a wonderful new one for spring!
This book will be a joy to read as I love spring and all the hope of new life it brings, plus the warmer, sunnier weather helps with my moods.
This book looks like a delight! Great idea and what a beautiful cover. I can't wait to read it.
Love the: boing/sproing of our poem--sets the tone for this joy-filled post. Congrats on the new book. I can't wait to read it!
Thanks, everyone, for celebrating with me! I'm happy to have your company!
Such a beautiful looking book. The world is filled with hope and potential these days. Thanks>
I love enjoying spring from a distance! Thanks for your words and images. And congratulations on the new book!
I love those green footprints left by spring's bouncing. Congratulations on your new book!
Hooray for green footprints--and growing new books!
Congratulations on your new book! We are finally seeing signs of spring here too!
Hooray for signs of spring popping up everywhere! Thanks for visiting, everyone!
A wonderful poem with such onomatopoeia words of spring and a generous giveaway! Your books looks fantastic. Thank you.
Janet Clare F.
Sometimes the way a poem looks as important as the way it reads. You've perfectly brought meaning and this visual look together in this delightful spring poem. I'm ready to boing-sproing right out the door to enjoy spring!
Spring helps me with my moods, too! And I live in Southern California, where it doesn't even snow!
JoAnn! It's so good to "see" you here again, even if it's just for a visit! Can't wait to read your book! I'm glad your boys are blossoming. <3
I heard you read this book at an SCBWI event--and wow, it's so good!
Grow is the perfect book for spring. Congratulations!
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