tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post2462869490698246521..comments2024-03-25T01:44:23.502-04:00Comments on Today's Little Ditty: Classroom Connections Encore! with Patrice VecchioneMichelle Heidenrich Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-30997438786982169942020-02-28T06:42:47.007-05:002020-02-28T06:42:47.007-05:00Thanks for the introduction to Ink Knows No Border...Thanks for the introduction to Ink Knows No Borders and Safio Elhillo's poem. Both would be great additions to a HS English class, Michelle.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-46999023105348466192020-02-25T18:47:58.009-05:002020-02-25T18:47:58.009-05:00Thanks for this inspiring post Michelle featuring ...Thanks for this inspiring post Michelle featuring Patrice Vecchione. I loved hearing her story about the student that looks off into the air, finds the words and is off and running writing up a storm–how invigorating. Looking forward to both of the books you shared here.michelle koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409095111952431780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-19147121919037573722020-02-24T21:02:57.685-05:002020-02-24T21:02:57.685-05:00Congratulations to Patrice and all of the contribu...Congratulations to Patrice and all of the contributors. As a first generation American, I love hearing 1st gen and immigrant voices raised up, honored, and given space in this way.author amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800868615186010584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-42352588176491431752020-02-24T09:22:07.234-05:002020-02-24T09:22:07.234-05:00Wow...powerful, powerful poem. This collection mak...Wow...powerful, powerful poem. This collection makes me wish I was back in the classroom, with the opportunity to share these poems with my students.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-70317420050538493932020-02-22T18:57:44.375-05:002020-02-22T18:57:44.375-05:00Congratulations to Patrice! This collection is on ...Congratulations to Patrice! This collection is on my wish list, and I'm looking forward to reading it (as well as others on the list). This is a great interview to share again. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-64555297362499787882020-02-22T13:31:22.095-05:002020-02-22T13:31:22.095-05:00This is such a terrific book--all of the round 2 j...This is such a terrific book--all of the round 2 judges were fans!Buffy Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223895917772531703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-17666132434782220152020-02-22T11:48:23.598-05:002020-02-22T11:48:23.598-05:00Ink Has No Borders has been on my to read list for...Ink Has No Borders has been on my to read list for ages. I even had it home from the library once, but didn't get to it because of all the other books I had checked out. I am not more determined than ever to to read it!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-62851429045485574152020-02-22T08:15:36.647-05:002020-02-22T08:15:36.647-05:00Wow. That is amazing. I need to get this book!Wow. That is amazing. I need to get this book!laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-62060155541437551182020-02-22T05:47:25.251-05:002020-02-22T05:47:25.251-05:00Wonderful. The featured poem is so powerful. Congr...Wonderful. The featured poem is so powerful. Congratulations to all of those involved with Ink Know No Borders.David McMullinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11976625439508466025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-44962756251055069852020-02-21T18:50:35.580-05:002020-02-21T18:50:35.580-05:00I was on the Round 1 committee, so I've read t...I was on the Round 1 committee, so I've read this amazing collection. Thanks for the educator's guide. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-61308447238892711662020-02-21T18:38:01.927-05:002020-02-21T18:38:01.927-05:00I have read the finalists and loved Ink Has No Bor...I have read the finalists and loved Ink Has No Borders, feels like one that every classroom should have, for those who find themselves in it and those who need to understand other stories unknown to them. Congratulations to all the finalists, and for the win, to Patrice. Lovely interview, Michelle.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-41710251598384175232020-02-21T17:20:31.383-05:002020-02-21T17:20:31.383-05:00Hooray! I love the selections and thank you for re...Hooray! I love the selections and thank you for re-posting this interview. I can't believe I haven't read this book yet. I simply must get my hands on it. Thank you for the nudge.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-38381016492188778882020-02-21T15:42:29.350-05:002020-02-21T15:42:29.350-05:00That pledge poem is a treasure! It brought tears t...That pledge poem is a treasure! It brought tears to my eyes. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-13119839935147884802020-02-21T13:42:42.793-05:002020-02-21T13:42:42.793-05:00Congratulations to Patrice and those who contribut...Congratulations to Patrice and those who contributed! This was on my CYBILS shortlist when we were narrowing down the finalists because the writing, imagery, and emotions were so strong. Wish they all could have won, but this book was definitely deserving!Matt Forrest Esenwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230063389130167424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-86595241154941184432020-02-21T10:30:10.360-05:002020-02-21T10:30:10.360-05:00Congratulations to Patrice!! I haven't seen th...Congratulations to Patrice!! I haven't seen this anthology and must make it a point to do so. Safia's poem is both poignant and powerful. Enjoyed reading Patrice's comments. Re. Cybils, I think the poetry category is the most difficult -- trying to judge an anthology vs. a verse novel is like comparing apples and oranges.jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.com