Thanks to all the children, teachers and parents (and fans of poetry)
who are supporting NZ Poetry Box. I am still finding my way so I appreciate all
your comments, suggestions and questions. What a treat to read your
small poems last week young poets! I have had some great feedback on the
finalists' poems. Don't forget if you want email alerts on my new posts you can
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This week and next week NZ Poetry Box celebrates Margaret
Mahy and looks at the way poems can sound.
I have been a fan of Margaret's
writing since I got my first copy of The Lion in the Meadows in the
1970s. Of all the children's authors in the world she was the one that showed
me how words can make extraordinary music in your ear as well as taking you on
extraordinary adventures.
On Monday there will be a new poetry challenge, on Tuesday
there will be a poetry tip to help that challenge, on Wednesday I will
talk about the way Margaret's poetry book The Word Witch makes
poetry magic, on Thursday it is time for Poetry Play and on Friday I
will tell you what I love about Margaret's picture book The Moon &
Farmer McPhee.
PO Box 95078 Swanson
Waitakere 0653
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