Matthew Burgess

Matthew Burgess is an assistant professor at Brooklyn College. He is the author of two books for children: "Enormous Smallness: A Story of E. E. Cummings" and "The Unbudgeable Curmudgeon." Several more titles are forthcoming, including "Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring," "Make Meatballs Sing: The Life and Art of Corita Kent" and "The Bear and The Moon." Matthew has taught creative writing in NYC public schools for over 15 years, and he recently edited a new collection titled "Spellbound: The Art of Teaching Poetry."

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Spellbound

Children / Teens
T&W Books
March 2019
ISBN 9780915924837
260 pages
$19.95, INSTOCK

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Spellbound: The Art of Teaching Poetry offers a range of exciting ideas to inspire students of all ages to explore their potential as writers and creators. Featuring original lesson by 26 contributors, including Aracelis Girmay, Bianca Stone, Jason Koo, and Brian Blanchfield, this collection draws on model texts by contemporary poets such as Jericho Brown, Marie Howe, Harryette Mullen, Chen Chen, and Danez Smith. Spellbound is a vital addition to Teachers & Writers Collaborative's catalogue of resources to support innovation in the classroom and learning through the literary arts. More/less