No Water River Ken Slesarik Link
GRIEVERS and POETS: WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES
VOICES OF THE GRIEVING HEART
My poetry collection CREATURES, CRITTERS, BEASTS and VARMINTS (A Poetic Guide to Ozark Wildlife) combines fun and science as I examine both familiar and unique wildlife. CCBV contains 32 animal poems and 31 unique animal facts as well as 32 of my most requested poems.
A National Geographic book of poetry called THE POETRY OF US
IMPERFECT: A BOOK OF MIDDLE SCHOOL POEMS
DEAR TOMATO: AN INTERNATIONAL CROP OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE POEMS I’m so excited to be included in this worldwide anthology along with 33 very talented poets.
In addition I am very proud to be part of the Poetry Friday Anthology series along with many of today’s most talented and prolific authors. The series is compiled by Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong.
THE POETRY FRIDAY ANTHOLOGY K-5 EDITION
THE POETRY FRIDAY ANTHOLOGY for MIDDLE SCHOOL
THE POETRY FRIDAY ANTHOLOGY for SCIENCE
THE POETRY FRIDAY ANTHOLOGY for SCIENCE (Kinder and 2nd Grade Student Editions)
THE POETRY FRIDAY ANTHOLOGY for CELEBRATIONS
POETRY ROCKS is an e-book that I compiled with poems from the students and staff of Esperanza Elementary School. It has a high percentage of poems written by the special needs children that I have been privileged to work with.
My poems have also been used in fundraisers, cookbooks and school functions. When not visiting schools or writing and teaching poetry I perform at coffee shops or bookstores while creating my niche. Currently I am working on several collections that emphasize grief and loss.
Helping students read and compose poetry are my passions. As an elementary school teacher, I incorporate higher-order thinking skills, including word play and other idioms, to give my collections depth. My audience is 5 to 14 year-olds and children of all ages. Many years from now, I hope children will continue to read my poems and smile.
Last but not least I am a proud father to Kenny, Cathy and Bonnie and stepfather to Derek and Justin and husband to Julie. They are the loves of my life and why I write.
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