Thursday, April 25, 2013

A Tribute to Caroline Feller Bauer

 Today's Poetry Friday Round-Up is being hosted by Laura Purdie Salas at Writing the World for Kids.  I can't wait to visit and indulge in all of the poetry treats that she has gathered!

Remembering Caroline Feller Bauer


Last week I discovered that my "Poetry Break!" mentor,  Caroline Feller Bauer passed away. 
I first had the great pleasure of seeing her present a full-day literacy workshop.  I was totally enthralled with EVERYTHING that she shared - storytelling, poetry, songs, puppets, props, and endless ideas for bringing books and reading to life!  I saw Dr. Bauer's dynamic presentation a second time, devoured her books, wrote letters to her (she responded to each of my letters!), and began to try MANY of her literacy-loving ideas! 

Over the years I have continuously referred to Dr. Bauer's jammed-packed resources.  I lovingly read and reread her books over and over again. 

Click here to read School Library Journal's tribute to Bauer. 

Here is one of my first posts where I share a video clip that features one of my favorite poetry resources, Bauer's Poetry Break Book!
I have never publicly shared a poem but in honor of my "Poetry Break!" inspiration, idol, role model, and friend (through reading her words I feel as if she is a close, personal friend), I decided to share a simple, little haiku poem that I have written. 

In memory of Caroline Feller Bauer . . .

always searching for
the perfect poem to share
it's "Poetry Break!"

Thank you Caroline . . . your legacy will live on.


4 comments:

  1. I hadn't heard of Dr. Bauer, but I just put two of her books on hold at the library. Thank you for introducing me to her. You were lucky to know her. =)

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  2. Amy, I, too, did not know her work!!! OMG. I am sad and yet happy. So glad you shared. I know we were kindred spirits.

    I still want to get down to visit and do some poetry with your kids AND pick up my journal stuff some day!!! Let me know if I can visit. I am subbing some but if you give dates I will put you on my calendar.

    I am SOOO happy I am going to a Highlights Workshop with Rebecca Kai Dotlitch to work on my poetry.

    Cheers and thanks. My blog is coming soon!!
    Janet

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  3. This is the first time I've heard of Caroline Feller Bauer. Thank you for introducing her work to us. What a lovely tribute. She must have been a very inspiring mentor.

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  4. What a heartfelt tribute--good for you for taking the step of sharing a poem publicly. She would have loved that, right?

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