Poetry, History, Music & Movement: Mother-Son, Author-Illustrator Visits with Carole & Jeffery Weatherford

Author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator/rapper Jeffery Weatherford present solo and joint presentations featuring poetry and nonfiction books that connect to the English/language arts and social studies curricula. Mixing literature, history, movement and music, our program themes span the school year, from Underground Railroad Month (September) to Juneteenth (June 19). Most programs can be adapted as virtual presentations or teacher or parent workshops. 

A TYPICAL PRESENTATION INCLUDES:

• Samples of poems or art created when we were children
• A peek inside the writing/research/art process
• Rap performance or book talk/reading of featured book(s)
• Art demo by Jeffery
• Q&A about writing, art, publishing or the featured book
• Optional writing activity (workshop or classroom only)
• Choose from themes such as social justice, biographies, jazz, Juneteenth and the Harlem Renaissance.

Contact: cbwpoet@gmail.com

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