The classic, inspiring account of a poet's experience teaching school children to write poetry
When Kenneth Koch entered the Manhattan classrooms of P.S. 61, the children, excited by the opportunity to work with an instructor able to inspire their talent and energy, would clap and shout with pleasure. In this vivid account, Koch describes his inventive methods for teaching these children how to create poems and gives numerous examples of their work. Wishes, Lies, and Dreams is a valuable text for all those who care about freeing the creative imagination and educating the young.
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The classic, inspiring account of a poet's experience teaching school children to write poetry
When Kenneth Koch entered the Manhattan classrooms of P.S. 61, the children, excited by the opportunity to work with an instructor able to inspire their talent and energy, would clap and shout with pleasure. In this vivid account, Koch describes his inventive methods for teaching these children how to create poems and gives numerous examples of their work. Wishes, Lies, and Dreams is a valuable text for all those who care about freeing the creative imagination and educating the young.
Imprint | HarperCollins Publishers |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | December 1998 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | October 1999 |
Authors | Kenneth Koch |
Dimensions | 203 x 135 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 316 |
Edition | 1st HarperPerennial ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-06-095509-0 |
Barcode | 9780060955090 |
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LSN | 0-06-095509-0 |