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I am honored to help Mary E. Cronin launch her upcoming poetry book, Trucks, Boots, and Bells: Firehouse Poems (Holiday House, 2026) illustrated by Aaron Marin and due out in early October. It's a collection of rich and engaging poems that grew out of Mary's own childhood experience growing up with a firefighter father. So special! 

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Well, I have discovered that once I retired I have become obsessed with downsizing my life and belongings. Maybe it's because I'm traveling all the time (Antarctica! The Galapagos! Japan! Kansas City!) or because I'm more focused on grandkids or maybe it's because the current political climate feels apocalyptic! Whatever the reason, I'm ready to part with my poetry wardrob...


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It's time to share my "sneak peek" list of anticipated poetry books for young people set to be published this year. MY LAST LIST! After 20 years of maintaining this blog, I'm bringing it to a close--mostly. I may post here and there, but I would LOVE for someone else to pick up the mantle and post a "sneak peek" list next year and in the future. I'm happy to sha...


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