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May/June 2005 Horn Book

Congratulations-plus on the extraordinary special issue, "Poets & Poetry." Since I have been a lifelong advocate of poetry for youth, I was elated to see such recognition afforded to the genre. In addition to the insightful articles, the eighteen original verses will be treasured for years to come.

Thank you from the bottom of my poetic-heart for this gift.

Lee Bennett Hopkins

Cape Coral, Florida

I found the May/June issue a delight. Thank you for producing this helpful and inspiring collection of poems and poetry-related essays, it was wonderful to see the variety of forms and subject matter that you chose to represent. I am so proud to have had nay poem "Bird Words" included.

The issue warmed my heart and gave me hope that your readers who may have been neglecting this rich form of literature might have their interest piqued and develop a craving for more. Only those who love it can effectively pass it on to children, I believe. Like chocolate, the more you taste, the more discriminating you become, and the more your pleasure grows. I am hoping for more and more poetry in the Horn Book. My craving knows no bounds.

Constance Levy

St. Louis, Missouri

March/April 2005 Horn Book

Congratulations on your editorial about the need for teaching children about Darwin's theory of the origin of species ("Another Letter to the First Librarian"), and best of luck with your appeal for help from the First Lady.

I went to school in Britain, where--church and state not being legally separated--we had a weekly class known as Scripture, taught by our devoutly Christian headmistress. It leaned heavily on the King James Bible, a great bit of luck for this budding writer. At the same time, in science classes, we were learning...

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