Leslie Barnard Booth’s lyrical love letter about the transformation of a stone made for a wonderful opportunity to play with her words. Thank you to Laura Purdie Salas for creating the poetryaction (is it a “form”?).
You can read my review and interview with Leslie here. And don’t forget! If you leave a comment on that post, you’ll be eligible for a giveaway!
GIVEAWAY!!
Read my review of A STONE IS A STORY here.
Leave a comment by February 14th.
Winner to be announced in next week’s post!
And now, please go enjoy the rest of Poetry Friday musings.
Carol at Beyond LiteracyLink is our host.
Patricia Franz is a kidlit writer and published poet. She believes children, dogs, and sourdough have a lot to teach us about life, joy, and wonder. She has raised two boys, four dogs, and holds a master’s degree in Theology with a focus on children’s spirituality. Patricia, her husband, her Bernese Mountain dog, Bonny, and her sourdough starter split their time between the Arizona desert and the Sierra Nevada mountains. 
Patricia, lovely poem you created–the curved lines, falling line, so much beauty in the word choice and in the shape of your poem.
I love how your poems are so visual, Patricia. “stone becoming earth story ” is a wonderful ending.
Lovely review, Patricia, and what a fun poem! I love the way you shaped your lines and used spacing to add a layer to the poem!
Patricia, I left a comment on the fabulous interview you provided for readers. Leslie B Booth’s book sounds amazing. I like how you phrased what the book is: lyrical love letter about the transformation of a stone. This in itself is a teaser to read the book especially during this Loveuary month. I also sent out a tweet on this book. Your poetryaction is amazing. I especially like how you formatted your found poem. Great last line!
“Earth Story” and the way you formed your poem is so creative, Patricia. Going over to read your interview now! Thank you!
Ooh, I adore how you formed your words within the image. What a lovely poetryaction (not sure either if it’s exactly a form, but thanks for the shout-out)–it’s extra fun to read when I know both the book (which is stunning) and then the poem inspired by the book! It’s a full circle of gorgeous creativity on display. <3
ooooh, cool! Yes, I think poetryaction is a form. Why not? This post makes me want to give it a try. I love how you shaped the words.
This is lovely, Patricia. Thanks to you, and Leslie, I have a new appreciation for stones.
You formatted this beautifully on the page and with your word movements. Ending on “earth story” was perfect. This is such a lovely addition to your fabulous interview.
Oooh, Patricia, I love the movement in this, both the words and the visual!
Your Poetry Action poem is not only word perfect, its shape and form are inviting as well. I think I should try to have my students create Poetry Action poems about their books. One more way to elevate their work.
I love this so much Patricia! A joy and an honor to see STONE through your eyes.
I love your poem and the book!!! Fabulous!