tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post2031544985698174247..comments2024-03-25T12:58:42.058-05:00Comments on Poetry for Children: ARE YOU AN ECHO? Behind the ScenesSylvia Vardellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00570078181499700656noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-68357951482830986122016-11-07T19:07:16.535-06:002016-11-07T19:07:16.535-06:00As Jama said, "a rare gem." I'm pla...As Jama said, "a rare gem." I'm planning a post celebrating this book for this coming Friday (11/11). MANY thanks to David, Sally & Michiko, and Janet for this fine interview - and to you, Sylvia, for sharing!Robyn Hood Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279289715664168026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-91935754827401088202016-10-26T10:40:06.391-05:002016-10-26T10:40:06.391-05:00Thank you all for stopping by and sharing my appre...Thank you all for stopping by and sharing my appreciation for this unique and beautiful book! <br /><br />The free book goes to...... Michelle Heidenrich Barnes!<br /><br />Congratulations, Michelle. Please remind me of your preferred mailing address. <br />Sylvia Vardellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970790447637356879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-83039838264216589832016-10-25T16:30:20.258-05:002016-10-25T16:30:20.258-05:00So glad it was nominated for the CYBILS in Poetry!...So glad it was nominated for the CYBILS in Poetry!Jonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299647754479967070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-86234759764237960112016-10-23T21:04:24.170-05:002016-10-23T21:04:24.170-05:00Wonderful illustrations. I would love to see it in...Wonderful illustrations. I would love to see it in more detail. I will look for it.Brenda at FriendlyFairyTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368709489341876324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-16508500281722316882016-10-23T15:08:53.470-05:002016-10-23T15:08:53.470-05:00This looks beautiful, and what perfect timing - I&...This looks beautiful, and what perfect timing - I'm currently planning a month-long trip to Japan, so it's like the stars are all aligning for me! :)Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721142460522914540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-44811519147594096722016-10-22T15:45:32.851-05:002016-10-22T15:45:32.851-05:00I'll be sure to order a copy for the public li...I'll be sure to order a copy for the public library I work at. I look forwarding to reading it!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-85372653293028222592016-10-22T15:35:23.475-05:002016-10-22T15:35:23.475-05:00I ECHO all the previous commenters that this book ...I ECHO all the previous commenters that this book is a must have and the interview rocked. (See what I did there? ;) Thanks for putting the spotlight on an international gem. Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-91772353368809690222016-10-22T08:40:25.223-05:002016-10-22T08:40:25.223-05:00It's great that Misuzu Kaneko's poems are ...It's great that Misuzu Kaneko's poems are translated in English. I found her poems are very impressive. I am very glad that this book will give people more opportunity to enjoy and appreciate sensitively of the poems. Thanks for the interview.Setsuko Umekinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-46281693700830381702016-10-22T06:39:38.263-05:002016-10-22T06:39:38.263-05:00Wow, wonderful to see all these responses to this ...Wow, wonderful to see all these responses to this wonderful interview and book! Thank you all for stopping by. I'll wait till the end of the weekend (Sunday night) to draw a name for a free copy of the book. Check back after Monday please for that announcement. Thanks again!Sylvia Vardellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570078181499700656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-6965081739721052682016-10-22T02:03:25.711-05:002016-10-22T02:03:25.711-05:00Wonderful interview, beautiful and inspiring book!...Wonderful interview, beautiful and inspiring book! Congratulations to all involved! Children need to be exposed to great poetry from all over the world!JRPoulterhttp://www.wordwings.wix.com/publishingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-35507223590207205802016-10-22T00:05:34.818-05:002016-10-22T00:05:34.818-05:00I keep hearing such great news about this book -- ...I keep hearing such great news about this book -- I look forward to getting a copy. Chin Music Press does a superb job with all of their books.Michael Dylan Welchhttp://www.graceguts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-61369875695864804802016-10-21T22:37:19.235-05:002016-10-21T22:37:19.235-05:00I enjoyed the interview, and I especially loved &q...I enjoyed the interview, and I especially loved "Stars and Dandelions". The poems are truly magical. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786457482835741494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-49365899104417138812016-10-21T19:09:37.283-05:002016-10-21T19:09:37.283-05:00Thanks for the interview! This book look gorgeous!...Thanks for the interview! This book look gorgeous! A must read!BJ Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810656260650783785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-9706056335876627042016-10-21T16:32:38.452-05:002016-10-21T16:32:38.452-05:00Thanks for the background information! I loved the...Thanks for the background information! I loved the gentle spirit of the poems in the book, and the layering of stories of research diligence and joy, and biography as a context. What a gorgeous labor of love!Jeannine Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886966069866356470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-16971422065973490212016-10-21T15:03:23.094-05:002016-10-21T15:03:23.094-05:00What a perfect book for today!
Thank you for shari...What a perfect book for today!<br />Thank you for sharing Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-14659778480289362692016-10-21T14:10:25.060-05:002016-10-21T14:10:25.060-05:00I do hope lots and lots of people get this book - ...I do hope lots and lots of people get this book - wonderful for teachers, librarians, and writers, and for many, many readers. Thanks for the great blog post about it. Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/12811523890920763782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-81077495213279216262016-10-21T11:56:20.780-05:002016-10-21T11:56:20.780-05:00Thank you for sharing this beautiful book and fasc...Thank you for sharing this beautiful book and fascinating interview. I must add this to my growing library. Liz Steinglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614059299412727544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-50442629259187766642016-10-21T11:41:41.889-05:002016-10-21T11:41:41.889-05:00What a beautiful book! Thank you for this introduc...What a beautiful book! Thank you for this introduction to the poet, translators and artist. I look forward to holding this one in my hands.Dorainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04421672075192660319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-73559951858064669872016-10-21T11:08:51.838-05:002016-10-21T11:08:51.838-05:00This book sounds like a gift to the kidlit world. ...This book sounds like a gift to the kidlit world. Congratulations!Andria Warmflash Rosenbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473247953892376977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-56084875181269195842016-10-21T10:41:42.928-05:002016-10-21T10:41:42.928-05:00This book is truly a gem. I love all three of the ...This book is truly a gem. I love all three of the poems you included for different reasons, but what they have in common is the fresh and thoughtful perspective that both words and illustrations express. Congratulations to all involved and thanks for the wonderful interview!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-82347755164509563692016-10-21T10:40:48.044-05:002016-10-21T10:40:48.044-05:00I love that books like this are happening more oft...I love that books like this are happening more often. Not often enough, but all oaks begin as acorns.Elizabeth Speerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03783683203438848778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-54391727465968565892016-10-21T10:40:41.711-05:002016-10-21T10:40:41.711-05:00Thanks for this wonderfully informative interview....Thanks for this wonderfully informative interview. This beautiful book offers so much for people of all cultures! I'm looking forward to seeing and savoring it.Jane Heitman Healyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584630141388764779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-9631149129926335132016-10-21T08:32:55.256-05:002016-10-21T08:32:55.256-05:00Jama: I agree! A beautiful book--and a must-have f...Jama: I agree! A beautiful book--and a must-have for people who are interested in children's literature from other countries! Thanks for stopping by and leaving the first comment!Janet Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06335945237210886655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31122236.post-68776881646993074392016-10-21T07:46:28.871-05:002016-10-21T07:46:28.871-05:00What a wonderful interview! Just finished my revie...What a wonderful interview! Just finished my review of this book and loved hearing more background info from David and Sally. It's truly one of the most beautiful books of the year, a rare gem featuring Japanese poems in translation that are not haiku. jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.com