Category: Poetry

#BooksForTheHoliday – April is National Poetry Month

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational, Poetry

LEARN MORE It’s a time to explore language, tempo, rhythm… ideas. Poetry is limitless. It is a reflection of everyday life while displaying a beauty that’s written, heard, and felt. It is transcendent. There are many forms of poems available. Here is a LIST of 168 types of poetry â€“ imagine that! There’s the sonnet, stanzas, quatrain, … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – April is National Poetry Month

#DidYouKnow – There are Genres For Folk Poetry As Well As Folk Music?

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, History, Music-related Writing, Non-Fiction & Educational, Poetry

#DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com Music and poetry have walked hand-in-hand throughout time – think of the minstrel. In antiquity, often poetry (which was the popular form of storytelling and communal entertainment) was put to music or sung. FOLK poetry and FOLK music share the the foundation of being based in oral traditions, being passed from generation to generation. Another tie between Folk music and folk … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – There are Genres For Folk Poetry As Well As Folk Music?

My Book Review of Fox in Socks (Beginner Books)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Inspirational, & Motivational, Poetry, Young Readers

Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss My rating: 4 of 5 stars Dr. Seuss Is GeniusI read this as a child and loved it. I read it again now, and though I admit Dr. Seuss is a genius, this book overwhelmed my senses. I was surprised by that. LOLFor a child, especially a new reader, … Continue reading My Book Review of Fox in Socks (Beginner Books)

Silver Dagger Book Tours – Penance of the Byronic Hero

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, FEATURE, Giveaways & Donations, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Short Stories & Quick Reads, Silver Dagger Book Tours

This is a journey on becoming what you hate, reflecting how you got there, and how to get back from it, if you can.  Penance of the Byronic Hero by Paula Macena Genre: Narrative Poetry Penance of the Byronic Hero is a narrative poetry collection that highlights emotional trauma in religious upbringings, specifically within marginalized … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – Penance of the Byronic Hero

My Book Review of If I Built a School (If I Built Series)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Middle Grade Lit, Poetry, Series, Young Readers

If I Built a School by Chris Van Dusen My rating: 5 of 5 stars So Cute & EnjoyableThis title was everything a book should be. It was inventive, humorous, and rhymed. The creativity just oozed from every aspect of it. The illustrations were wonderful. Vibrant and full-paged, they brought the text alive.The story was … Continue reading My Book Review of If I Built a School (If I Built Series)