tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post2513372811365607995..comments2024-03-24T07:40:30.032-04:00Comments on A Word Edgewise: 5/12/17 Poetry FridayLinda Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-83640349248467969362017-05-15T01:14:14.069-04:002017-05-15T01:14:14.069-04:00Thanks for these comprehensive lists Linda! I'...Thanks for these comprehensive lists Linda! I'm familiar with a good many, and appreciate the new ones to look into. I have another book for you to add, Marilyn Nelson's "How I Discovered Poetry." And her book "Carver, a Life in Poems" is excellent too (not sure if this last one was in verse, but it was wonderful.)michelle koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409095111952431780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-16033387004663693172017-05-14T15:40:15.628-04:002017-05-14T15:40:15.628-04:00I've read many, but not all, of these verse no...I've read many, but not all, of these verse novels. It's such a wonderful form, especially suited to historical and voice-driven stories.author amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800868615186010584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-81304664824524207962017-05-14T05:32:45.674-04:002017-05-14T05:32:45.674-04:00Thank you for sharing this incredible list, Linda!...Thank you for sharing this incredible list, Linda! There are many titles that I know and love, but quite a few I haven't read. Off to the library...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-17677400493885801242017-05-13T06:29:23.440-04:002017-05-13T06:29:23.440-04:00I now have a whole shelf of verse novels in my cla...I now have a whole shelf of verse novels in my classroom! More kids read from that shelf this year than ever before, and I believe it was because I began with a verse novel read aloud -- The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary by our own Laura Shovan! Looking forward to adding yours (and mine!) to that shelf!!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-49542759340630029662017-05-12T22:54:13.038-04:002017-05-12T22:54:13.038-04:00Thanks for this, Linda! I have saved the post link...Thanks for this, Linda! I have saved the post link to find this wonderful list of titles for when I'm in the mood for a verse novel. Violet N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16586574800230604652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-45971211494520153912017-05-12T22:47:19.648-04:002017-05-12T22:47:19.648-04:00I love this list. I am in the midst of reworking ...I love this list. I am in the midst of reworking my verse novel. And I was at Highlights for a verse novel workshop in 2013.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214389804167241801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-60362649978136566122017-05-12T17:39:48.621-04:002017-05-12T17:39:48.621-04:00I'm in awe of verse writers! Finding Wonders w...I'm in awe of verse writers! Finding Wonders was the first I've read, and I have a few more on my summer reading list. You've now tripled my summer reading list! :-) I was apprehensive at first to read one, not knowing how to go about it. Found I was trying too hard, but now I just let it flow. Thanks! Christie @ https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/blog/ Mrs. Wymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601071678011498746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-56524071983341218992017-05-12T13:22:47.523-04:002017-05-12T13:22:47.523-04:00Holy cow, as many familiar ones as there are, ther...Holy cow, as many familiar ones as there are, there are many more that I haven't read, and some I don't even recognize! Can you say SUMMER READING? Hooray! Thanks for the list, Linda... looking forward to the day when your verse novel will be among them. :)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-56290789622215765722017-05-12T13:20:52.109-04:002017-05-12T13:20:52.109-04:00What an amazing list to offer all of us, Linda. Th...What an amazing list to offer all of us, Linda. Thank you so much. I am glad that you had the experience of a Highlight retreat. I would love to be immersed in writing only for several days. What a treat!Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-11218111299099938652017-05-12T13:04:49.802-04:002017-05-12T13:04:49.802-04:00Wow -- what a great list. The verse novel is defin...Wow -- what a great list. The verse novel is definitely having a moment. So many here that I would like to read. Thanks for sharing.jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-62192791632208652142017-05-12T12:02:31.783-04:002017-05-12T12:02:31.783-04:00I've been so impressed by the variety of subje...I've been so impressed by the variety of subjects, styles, tones and topics that can be found in verse novels, especially as the genre continues to grow and gain popularity. So inspiring! Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721142460522914540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-46552263834619217872017-05-12T09:42:50.731-04:002017-05-12T09:42:50.731-04:00Wow! Thanks for sharing the glimpse into your cata...Wow! Thanks for sharing the glimpse into your catalog. I've read several of these, but there are lots more for me to explore. Highlights sounds like an amazing experience. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-10452149675054983372017-05-12T08:36:01.782-04:002017-05-12T08:36:01.782-04:00Thanks, Linda, I've read most, and do love the...Thanks, Linda, I've read most, and do love the reading of them. I've noted a few that are new to me, so thanks for the list. I love Highlights too, a wonder of an experience!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-59641480176486870732017-05-12T07:52:23.680-04:002017-05-12T07:52:23.680-04:00I am impressed that they are all over the library,...I am impressed that they are all over the library, in so many different section. The form is very flexible.Brenda at FriendlyFairyTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368709489341876324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-29999765819227372142017-05-12T06:42:26.087-04:002017-05-12T06:42:26.087-04:00Thanks for this wonderful list of verse novels. I...Thanks for this wonderful list of verse novels. I see I have more to read. I wish I could come peruse your library. Such a rich collection. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-41663228531414173472017-05-11T22:36:42.153-04:002017-05-11T22:36:42.153-04:00So many books, so little time! You've got an ...So many books, so little time! You've got an admirable collection, there, Linda!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682499942234804128.post-13866804380758834152017-05-11T22:16:58.618-04:002017-05-11T22:16:58.618-04:00I enjoyed seeing your catalog, Linda. Wonderful to...I enjoyed seeing your catalog, Linda. Wonderful to see all the novels in verse. The school where I taught only had a few. I kept pushing for more, but our librarian was not a fan. I've read most of the books on your list, but I did see a few I've missed and will check those out. Thanks!<br />Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786457482835741494noreply@blogger.com