Book Reading on April 19th at 6:30p.m. in the Woodlawn Cafeteria.

This anthology of poems was written by the talented students of Mr. Carlisle's 4th-Grade Class at Woodlawn Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia, between November 2022 and February 2023.

You can buy your own copy:

https://store.bookbaby.com/book/i-dream-of-eternity

Use the discount code WESPTA23 for $2 off.

Description

Inspired by Kwame Alexander's "The Write Thing" writing workshops, the talented students of Mr. Carlisle's 4th-Grade Class at Woodlawn Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia, wrote this anthology of poems between November 2022 and February 2023. With a foreword by Alexandria City Poet Laureate Zeina Azzam, you are launched into space, will run down the soccer pitch, find new friends, and see the world in new ways.

About The Author

In a crowded and chaotic 4th-Grade classroom in Alexandria, Virginia, 29 students from all walks of life and speaking seven different languages discovered they could write a poem. Some began the year struggling to read single-syllable words. Another swore he would never read a book (he has already devoured 17 this school year). Only one began the year on grade level academically. Most were more than a year behind expectations. The classroom was not tidy. It would never be featured in some magazine. It was noisy, messy, and sometimes stinky. It was kind, vibrant, and safe. The families believe in these students. The school administration sees greatness in each of them. Their teacher knows they are all destined to soar. Their self-confidence and mutual respect for one another are growing by leaps and bounds. So too, are their academic accomplishments. These students are well on their way to beginning 5th grade on or above grade level, not because of a poetry book but because we all believed. Keep an eye on these young poets. They are our leaders of tomorrow.