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Poetry Boxes Spark Cross-Curricular Connections: Q & A with Educator Ida Galash

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In Part 1 of this series, we introduced the poetry box phenomenon, using Portland, Oregon, and St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, as case studies in how residents can bring poetry boxes to their communities. We also spoke with poet David Cooke about his experiences promoting Portland poetry boxes. This installment builds upon the first, looking specifically Read More …

Urban Poetry Box With Tile Ornamentation

A Box Upon All Your Houses: The Spread of Poetry Boxes and How You Can Get Involved

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Where do you get your daily dose of poetry? If you live in certain communities around the country – Portland, Oregon,  or St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, for instance – you might just find your next favorite poem out walking the dog or strolling downtown, thanks to the proliferation of “poetry boxes,” also called “poetry posts” Read More …