TWO NEW POEMS in POMELO BOOKS’

LATEST ANTHOLOGY!

“DOGS” © 2024 Patricia J. Franz

A poem of opposites

and

“TARANTULA” © 2024 Patricia J. Franz

A mask poem

CLARA’S
KOOKY COMPENDIUM
of
THIMBLETHOUGHTS
and
WONDERFUZZ

by Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong

drawings by Frank Ramspott

150+ poems that will get your kids giggling and guffawing while they learn about language arts, science, math, research skills, writing techniques, and more. A fun-filled, journal-style book featuring dandy doodles and drawings, fun facts, and quirky questions.

Perfect gift for Grade 2 and up – students and teachers!

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Check out other POMELO BOOKS poetry anthologies here!

I have a new poem published!

I am honored to have poems published in the following anthologies:

“Hungry Bear Limerick” © 2024 by Patricia J. Franz
and
“Spring Visitor” © 2024 by Patricia J. Franz

PICTURE PERFECT POETRY: An Anthology of Ekphrastic Nature Poetry for Students

Original poems inspired by and paired with photos taken by 25 poets on three continents. Find haiku, tanka, fib, golden shovel, kenning, limerick, nonet, triolet, mesostic, alliteration, reverso, shape poems, and free verse. The photography is stunning and the words will touch your heart.

Perfect gift for middle school students, teachers, parents, librarians –and poetry lovers!

“Wonder” © by Patricia J. Franz

A daily dose of hope for children. WHAT IS HOPE is available from Pomelo Books NOW!

40 ekphrastic poems spotlighting the diversity, depth, and breadth of where to find hope.

Perfect gift for Grade 2 and up – students, teachers, parents, librarians!

“Big Box of Books” © 2023 by Patricia J. Franz

and

“Covenant” © 2023 by Patricia J. Franz

I was honored to have two poems chosen for inclusion in

The Well’s 2023 MINDFUL POETRY MOMENTS anthology.

“Earmuffs” Poem © 2022 by Patricia J. Franz

The fourth and final anthology in the THINGS WE series, THINGS WE WEAR is available from Pomelo Books NOW!

Another alphabet – inspired anthology showcasing diversity in all that we wear! 

Perfect gift for a Pre-K to 2nd grade teacher!

“Imagine” Poem © 2022 by Patricia J. Franz

A Pomelo Books anthology, WHAT IS A FRIEND? is 41 fun poems showing us that friends come in many forms.

To learn to be a good friend, kids need models of friendship!

Perfect gift for a Grade 3-and-up teacher!

“Jealous” Poem © 2022 by Patricia J. Franz

Included in Pomelo Books’ latest THINGS WE FEEL – an alphabet book of emotions!

Filled with fun, read-aloud poems for any young child!

Perfect gift for a Pre-K-primary teacher!

“Drought Baby” Poem © 2022 by Patricia J. Franz

Chosen for this anthology, MINDFUL POETRY MOMENTS is a collaboration of The Well and The On Being Project

Part of National Poetry Month’s worldwide celebration

Over four weeks, poetry lovers gathered to listen, contemplate, and respond to mentor poets