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Welcome Friends! Here is a place for teachers, parents, librarians and writers to learn what's going on in the world of book author Karma Wilson.
You all know I write rhyming books. I am a huge advocate of reading rhyme to kids–but remember read it until the child has it memorized. The great power in rhyme for kids is that good rhyme is easily committed to memory. Once a child remembers a rhyme every word in the poem or story […]
I feel that rhyme and meter are fundamentals in poetry. Some people say that rhyme is a constraint which places unnatural boundaries on free thought. Others argue that since free verse is easier for children to write, it’s a good starting place. I personally (and it’s simply my opinion) don’t agree. Free verse can be […]
A few months ago I did some author visits at two schools (Russell and Franklin) in Missoula, Montana. They went so fabulously I thought I would share some tips I learned from these wonderful school administrators (thank you Pat and Nancy!).
The main component in making an author visit successful is getting the kids pumped for […]
Hurray, hurray for the giveaway!
The first teacher that emails me at karmawilsongiveaways@msn.com (must specify school location, address, phone number and grade you teach in the body of the email–info sent remains private) and references this blog entry gets a FREE Bear Wants More DVD and a free Bear event kit with stickers, posters, and goodies. (US […]
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