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I think I can I will

I can I will I am: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2022-23
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2021-22 school year. This collection features a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools, and school site funds.

 

 

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Dancing in Waves: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2021-22
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2021-22 school year. This collection features a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools, and school site funds.

 

 

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I Am Everything: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2020-21
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2020-21 school year. This collection features a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.

 

Mendocino Youth Poetry Anthology 2019-20

It Takes Everyone: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2019-20
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2019-20 school year. This collection featvers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.

 

UHS Anthology
Yours Truly, The Post Script Anthology, 2019-20
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A Collection of poems, fiction, non-fiction and essays written by the students of Kyle Kirkley and Michael Riedell's Ukiah High School Creative Writing class during the 2019-20 school year. This project was made possible thanks to the Ukiah High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 




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Tourmaline, Vol XVI: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2012
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2018-19 School with assistance from Blake More and art teacher Whitney Badgett. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools.For more info
, email Blake

a prism of thoughts
A Prism of Thoughts: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2018-19
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2018-19 school year. This collection featvers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.



UHS Anthology
Yours Truly, The Post Script Anthology, 2018-19
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A Collection of poems, fiction, non-fiction and essays written by the students of Kyle Kirkley and Michael Riedell's Ukiah High School Creative Writing class during the 2018-19 school year. This project was made possible thanks to the Ukiah High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 




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Tourmaline, Vol XV: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2019
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2018-19 School with assistance from Blake More and art teacher Whitney Badgett. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools.For more info
, email Blake

 

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I Heart Myself: Manchester 3-5 Class Poetry Collection 2018-19
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during the 2018-19 school year with Poet Teacher Blake More and Classroom Teacher Avis Anderson in her 3-5 Grade Class at Manchester Elementary School. This project was made possible by the Redwood Education Fund, thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education Get Arts in the School's Program, and California Poets In the Schools.



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Earthlight: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2017-18
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2017-18 school year. This collection featvers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.



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Eclipse, A Violet Hour Anthology, 2017-18
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A Collection of poems, fiction, non-fiction and essays written by Michael Riedell's Ukiah High School Creative Writing students during the 2017-18 school year. This project was made possible thanks to the Ukiah High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 




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Tourmaline, Vol XIV: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2018
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2017-18 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Get Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info
, email Blake




dana gray
So Are You, Dana Gray Student Poems, 2017-18

edited by Jasper Henderson

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A collection of poems by students at Dana Gray Elementary in Fort Bragg. Support for the project comes from the Dana Gray Elementary School Parent Group, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors Grant, California Poets in the Schools (www.cpits.org), GASP - Get Arts in the Schools Program, The Hudson Family Trust, The Community Foundation of Mendocino County.Collection edited by Jasper Henderson, who led poetry workshops alongside Karen Lewis in the Spring of 2018. For more info, email Jasper Henderson 



2016-17 anthology

Heart of Bone: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2016-17
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2016-17 school year. This collection featvers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.



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PA Schools Video Poem Digital Anthology, 2017


Collection of video poems and audio recordings created by PCCHS/PAHS & PCCS Middle School English Classes during the 2016-17 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More and classroom teacher Yolanda Highhouse. This project was made possible thanks to the California Arts Council Arts in the Schools Porgram, Get Arts in the Schools, Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools.



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PA Schools Video Poem Digital Anthology, 2017


Collection of propaganda posters created during the 2016-17 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More and classroom teacher Whitney Badgett. This project was made possible thanks to the California Arts Council Arts in the Schools Porgram, Get Arts in the Schools, Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools.



micielo
Mi Cielo, A Cloud 9 Anthology, 2016-17
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A Collection of poems, fiction, non-fiction and essays written by Michael Riedell's Ukiah High School Creative Writing students during the 2016-17 school year. This project was made possible thanks to the Ukiah High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 




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Tourmaline, Vol XIII: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2017
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2016-17 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Get Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info
, email Blake




dana gray
A Sense of My Soul, Dana Gray Student Poems, 2016-17

edited by Jasper Henderson

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A collection of poems by students at Dana Gray Elementary in Fort Bragg. Support for the project comes from the Dana Gray Elementary School Parent Group, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors Grant, California Poets in the Schools (www.cpits.org), GASP - Get Arts in the Schools Program, The Hudson Family Trust, The Community Foundation of Mendocino County.Collection edited by Jasper Henderson, who led poetry workshops alongside Karen Lewis in the Spring of 2017. For more info, email Jasper Henderson 



build a bridge
To Build a Bridge: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2015-16
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2015-16 school year. This collection featvers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.



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Title Wave: A Squadala Anthology, 2015-16
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A Collection of poems, fiction, non-fiction and essays written by Michael Riedell's Ukiah High School Creative Writing students during the 2015-16 school year. This project was made possible thanks to the Ukiah High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 




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Tourmaline, Vol XII: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2016
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2015-16 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Get Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info
, email Blake




dana gray
Universe Slowly Spinning, Dana Gray Student Poems, 2015-16

edited by Jasper Henderson

A collection of poems by students at Dana Gray Elementary in Fort Bragg. Support for the project comes from the Dana Gray Elementary School Parent Group, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors Grant, California Poets in the Schools (www.cpits.org), GASP - Get Arts in the Schools Program, The Hudson Family Trust, The Community Foundation of Mendocino County. Collection edited by Jasper Henderson, who led poetry workshops alongside Karen Lewis in the Spring of 2016. For more info, email Jasper Henderson 



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The River Inside: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2014-15
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2014-15 school year. This collection featvers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.



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Tourmaline, Vol XI: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2015
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2014-15 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Get Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info,
email blake



i am strong
Multi-School Video Poem Digital Anthology, 2015
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Collection of video poems and audio recordings created by PAHS teacher Cheryl Rhodes' two Digital Media classes and PCCHS teacher Yolanda Highhouse's English classes during the 2014-15 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the California Arts Council Arts in the Schools Porgram, Get Arts in the Schools, Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info,
email blake



title wave
Title Wave: A Squadala Anthology, 2014-15
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A Collection of poems, fiction, non-fiction and essays written by Michael Riedell's Ukiah High School Creative Writing students during the 2014-15 school year. This project was made possible thanks to the Ukiah High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 




spirit that runs
Spirit That Runs: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2013-14
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2013-14 school year. This collection featvers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.




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Kindling: A Class 451 Anthology
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A Collection of poems, fiction, non-fiction and essays written by Michael Riedell's Ukiah High School Creative Writing students. This project was made possible thanks to the Ukiah High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 



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Tourmaline, Vol X: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2014

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Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2012-13 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Get Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 





Point Arena High School Sophomore Class Video Poem Digital Anthology, 2014
edited by Blake More
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Collection of video poems and audio recordings created by Maichen Grossman's two Sophomore English classes during the 2013-14 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the California Arts Council Arts in the Schools Porgram, Get Arts in the Schools, Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 





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Art + Poems = Self:  Manchester School 6-8 Class Poetry & Collage Anthology, 2014
edited by Blake More
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Aimee Frederick's 6-8 class in the Spring of 2014 under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to Good Bye Clothes, Manchester School, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 



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Breaking to Freedom, Mendocino K-8 School Student Poems & Art, 2014
edited by Karen Lewis

More than 100 students from Mendocino K-8 are featured in this collection which was created with support from the California Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Council of Mendocino County, Mendocino County Office of Education (Young Authors), Mendocino Rotary and the Mendocino K-8 Site Council. Special thanks to art teacher Mark Oatney for sharing the art, and to 5th grader Diego Shadle for the cover painting. Karen Lewis, poet-teacher and editor represents California Poets in the Schools and led a series of workshops during 2013-14 as a result of a California Arts Council - Artists in Schools grant. For more info, email Karen Lewis 




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Secret Worlds, Dana Gray Student Poems, 2014

edited by Karen Lewis


A collection of poems by students at Dana Gray Elementary in Fort Bragg. Support for the project comes from the California Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Dana Gray PTA, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors project. Collection edited by Karen Lewis, who led poetry workshops from December 2013-May 2014. For more info, email Karen Lewis 





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The Moon of Many Things:  A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2012-13
edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.



 
Point Arena High School Sophomore Class Anthology, 2013

edited by Blake More
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Maichen Grossman's two Sophomore English classes during the 2012-13 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 




Tourmaline, Vol IX: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2013

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Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2012-13 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Get Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 



 
Fort Ross School 6-8 Class Anthology, 2013

edited by Blake More
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Blossom Lievore's 6-8 grade English class during the 2012-13 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to Fort Ross School and California Poets In the Schools.For more info, email blake 



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Wave Upon Wave:  A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2011-12

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.



Tourmaline, Vol VIII: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2012

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Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2011-12 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Redwood Coast Education Fund, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Get Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 





 
Point Arena High School Sophomore Class Anthology, 2012

edited by Blake More
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Maichen Grossman's two Sophomore English classes during the 2011-12 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 






Listen to a selection from the 2012 "Youth on Poetry" radio shows aired on From Point A Radio
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From Point A, Free Radio Point Arena at the Arena Technology Center -- check out "Youth On Poetry" created by PCCHS & PAHS high schoolers under the guidance of on the Point Arena Poetry Slam Team in 2012! This program and others like it was made possible for grants from: California Arts Council, Get Arts in the Schools Program (GASP), Mendocino County Office of Education, California Poets in the Schools, the Point Arena Schools, and generous community volunteers!




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Off the Page, Collected Poems and Art, Mendocino K-8, 2012

edited by Karen Lewis


Student poetry and art work from Mendocino K-8 and Comptche School students is collected in Off the Page. Cover art created by Brice Burdick, Grade 8, under the mentorship of art teacher Mark Oatney. Poetry workshops were led by Karen Lewis and Emily Inwood during Spring 2012; Karen also edited and designed the book. Students this year explored free verse, odes, cinquain, pantoum, haiku and nature poems. The California Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Council of Mendocino County GASP, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors, Mendocino K-8 Site Funds, and Mendocino Rotary supported the 2011-12 poetry program. For more info, email Karen Lewis 




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Runaway Poems, Dana Gray Student Poems, 2012

edited by Karen Lewis


Runaway Poems features more than one hundred poems by students in grades three, four and five at Dana Gray Elementary in Fort Bragg. Support for the project comes from the California Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Dana Gray PTA, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors project. Collection edited by Karen Lewis, who led poetry workshops from December 2011-May 2012. Cover art by third grader Angel Carrillo, mentored by Barbara Pederson, art teacher at Dana Gray. For more info, email Karen Lewis 




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Skies of a Dream:  A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2010-11

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.




 
Sounds Like a Dragon, Dana Gray Elementary School Student Poetry Anthology 2011

edited by Karen Lewis
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Collection of poetry created by 3rd - 5th graders (35% English Language Learners) during the 2010-11 school year at Dana Gray Elementary School while working with Poet Teacher Karen Lewis. This project received support from the California Arts Council Artist in Schools Program, the Dana Gray PTA, and Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors.  For more info, email blake 





 
Point Arena High School Sophomore Class Anthology, 2011

edited by Blake More
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Maichen Grossman's two Sophomore English classes during the 2010-11 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 






Tourmaline 2011: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing

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Collection of poems and artwork created by Carolyn Cooke's & Whitney Badget's writing and art classes during the 2010-11 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Redwood Coast Education Fund, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 


 


Listen to "Youth on Poetry" podcast at From Point A Radio

Free Radio Point Arena at the Arena Technology Center -- check out "Youth On Poetry" created by high schoolers on the Point Arena Poetry Slam Team in 2011!  From Point A Radio is fully grant funded, so a special thanks to the California Consumer Protection Foundation for helping us get Free Radio Point Arena streaming on the internet. This program and others like it was made possible for grants from: California Arts Council, Get Arts in the Schools Program (GASP), Mendocino County Office of Education, California Poets in the Schools, the Point Arena Schools, and and generous community volunteers!

 

Tales from the Pygmy Tower with Liz Helenchild, featuring the Poetry Students of Poet Teacher Karen Lewis.  Originally aired 12.11.2010 on KMFB Mendocino.
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Moving Thoughts:  A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2009-10

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets In the Schools.Limitied copies available for $10 each (plus S&H), email blake


Tales from the Pygmy Tower, featuring the Poetry Students of Poet Teacher Karen Lewis.  Originally aired 5.15.2010 on KMFB Mendocino.
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Young Women's Voices, featuring Norma Orozco, Olivia Allen, Xochil Goretsky, Celeste Fox Kump with Poet Teacher Blake More facilitating the broadcast. Originally aired 5.26.10 on KZYX&Z FM, Mendocino County Listener Supported Radio.

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Recycled Art Journals:  A Collection of Art & Poems, PCCHS 2009-2010

edited by Blake More
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A selected collection of poems and artwork created by Pacific Community Charter High Sschool students during the 2009-10 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More, in collaboration with classroom teachers Darshan Hodges, Carolyn Cooke & Jim Lieberman. This project was made possible thanks to GASP (Get Arts in the Schools Program sponsored by the Mendocino Office of Education and the Arts Council of Mendocino County), the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and Point Arena Schools. For more info, email blake 

 

 


Found Poems:  A Collection of Art & Poems, Point Arena High School AP English Class, 2010

edited by Blake More
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Wendy Platt's 10th - 12th grade AP English students during the 2009-10 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program. For more info, email blake 





Poetry & Artwork:  A Collection of Poem Collages, Pacific Community Charter School, 2010
edited by Blake More (click on cover image to view online journal)

Collection of poems and artwork created by PCCS 2-8 grade students during the 2009-10 school year in writing/art workshop with Blake More (with 2-3 teacher Todd Orenick, 4-8 teacher Jef Schultz and 2-8 art teacher Darshan Hodges). This project was made possible thanks to the Lake Mendocino Reading Council, the Mendocino Office of Education, and the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program. For more info, email blake 






Poetic Masks:  A Collection of Mask Art & Poetry, Fort Ross School, 2010

edited by Blake More (click on cover image to view online journal)

Collection of collage art masks and the poems they inspired; all work done by Fort Ross School 6-8 grade students working with Blake More during the 2009-10 school year. This project was made possible thanks to The Fort Ross Parent Teachers and the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program. For more info, email blake 







Finding What Matters, Student Poetry by Mendocino Grammar School K-8 Students, 2009-2010

edited by Karen Lewis

Collection of poetry created by k-8th grade students during the 2009-2010 school year at Mendocino Grammar School while working with Poet Teacher Karen Lewis. This project received support from the California Arts Council Artist in Schools Program, the Arts Council of Mendocino County GASP Project, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors, and Mendocino Rotary. For more info, email blake 







A Voice Dances, poetry by Dana Gray Elementary School, 2009-2010

edited by Karen Lewis

Collection of poetry created by 3rd - 5th graders (35% English Language Learners) during the 2009-2010 school year at Dana Gray Elementary School while working with Poet Teacher Karen Lewis. This project received support from the California Arts Council Artist in Schools Program, the Dana Gray PTA, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors, and from Fort Bragg Rotary.  For more info, email blake 









word.  A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2008-09

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets In the Schools.Limitied copies available for $10 each (plus S&H), email blake 





Bird Words:  A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2007-08

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets In the Schools.Limitied copies available for $10 each (plus S&H), email blake 



Sky of Life, 2008 Anthology of Mendocino Grammar & Middle School Student Poetry

edited by Karen Lewis

An anthology of poetry written by Mendocino Grammar and Middle School students in workshops led by poet-teachers Karen Lewis.



Blue Fire:  A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2006-07

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county.



Living Here, Volume V: A Collection of Poems, Photos and Drawings by South Coast High School Students 2006-2007

edited by Blake More

Volume V of an annual anthology project of poetry written during Blake More's year long MPiTS poetry residency at South Coast High School; collection includes many drawings and digital photographs as well. Limitied Copies Available for $10 each (plus S&H), email blake 




Sun Tigers & Rain Dogs, Anthology of Dana Gray School Student Poetry 2007

edited by Karen Lewis

An anthology of poetry written by Dana Gray Elementary School students in workshops led by poet-teachers Karen Lewis and Ilona Marcello.



In the Center of the Flower: A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2005-06

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. Limitied Copies Available for $10 each (plus S&H), email blake 




Living Here, Volume IV: A Collection of Poems, Photos and Drawings by South Coast High School Students 2005-2006

edited by Blake More

Volume IV of an annual anthology project of poetry written during Blake More's year long MPiTS poetry residency at South Coast High School; collection includes many drawings and digital photographs as well.

 


Dream Life Poetry : A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2004-05

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county.



Living Here, Volume III: A Collection of Poems, Photos and Drawings by South Coast High School Students 2004-2005

edited by Blake More

Volume III of an annual anthology project of poetry written during Blake More's year long MPiTS poetry residency at South Coast High School; collection includes many drawings and digital photographs as well.

 


NATURE'S waves, Student Poetry 2005

edited by Karen Lewis

An anthology of poetry written by Dana Gray Elementary School students in workshops led by poet-teachers Scott Meltsner and Karen Lewis

 


we are in time: A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2003-04

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county.




Read the Independent Coast Observer Article from 1/20/05

 

 


My Road Back Home: A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2002-03

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools during the 2002-03 school year; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county.

 

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I Am Everything: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2020-21
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2020-21 school year. This collection featvers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.

 

Mendocino Youth Poetry Anthology 2019-20

It Takes Everyone: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2019-20
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2019-20 school year. This collection featvers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.

 

UHS Anthology
Yours Truly, The Post Script Anthology, 2019-20
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A Collection of poems, fiction, non-fiction and essays written by the students of Kyle Kirkley and Michael Riedell's Ukiah High School Creative Writing class during the 2019-20 school year. This project was made possible thanks to the Ukiah High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 




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Tourmaline, Vol XVI: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2012
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2018-19 School with assistance from Blake More and art teacher Whitney Badgett. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools.For more info
, email Blake

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A Prism of Thoughts: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2018-19
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2018-19 school year. This collection featvers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.



UHS Anthology
Yours Truly, The Post Script Anthology, 2018-19
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A Collection of poems, fiction, non-fiction and essays written by the students of Kyle Kirkley and Michael Riedell's Ukiah High School Creative Writing class during the 2018-19 school year. This project was made possible thanks to the Ukiah High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 




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Tourmaline, Vol XV: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2019
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2018-19 School with assistance from Blake More and art teacher Whitney Badgett. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools.For more info
, email Blake

 

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I Heart Myself: Manchester 3-5 Class Poetry Collection 2018-19
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during the 2018-19 school year with Poet Teacher Blake More and Classroom Teacher Avis Anderson in her 3-5 Grade Class at Manchester Elementary School. This project was made possible by the Redwood Education Fund, thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education Get Arts in the School's Program, and California Poets In the Schools.



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Earthlight: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2017-18
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2017-18 school year. This collection featvers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.



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Eclipse, A Violet Hour Anthology, 2017-18
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A Collection of poems, fiction, non-fiction and essays written by Michael Riedell's Ukiah High School Creative Writing students during the 2017-18 school year. This project was made possible thanks to the Ukiah High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 




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Tourmaline, Vol XIV: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2018
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2017-18 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Get Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info
, email Blake




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So Are You, Dana Gray Student Poems, 2017-18

edited by Jasper Henderson

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A collection of poems by students at Dana Gray Elementary in Fort Bragg. Support for the project comes from the Dana Gray Elementary School Parent Group, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors Grant, California Poets in the Schools (www.cpits.org), GASP - Get Arts in the Schools Program, The Hudson Family Trust, The Community Foundation of Mendocino County.Collection edited by Jasper Henderson, who led poetry workshops alongside Karen Lewis in the Spring of 2018. For more info, email Jasper Henderson 



2016-17 anthology

Heart of Bone: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2016-17
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2016-17 school year. This collection featvers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.



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PA Schools Video Poem Digital Anthology, 2017


Collection of video poems and audio recordings created by PCCHS/PAHS & PCCS Middle School English Classes during the 2016-17 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More and classroom teacher Yolanda Highhouse. This project was made possible thanks to the California Arts Council Arts in the Schools Porgram, Get Arts in the Schools, Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools.



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PA Schools Video Poem Digital Anthology, 2017


Collection of propaganda posters created during the 2016-17 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More and classroom teacher Whitney Badgett. This project was made possible thanks to the California Arts Council Arts in the Schools Porgram, Get Arts in the Schools, Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools.



micielo
Mi Cielo, A Cloud 9 Anthology, 2016-17
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A Collection of poems, fiction, non-fiction and essays written by Michael Riedell's Ukiah High School Creative Writing students during the 2016-17 school year. This project was made possible thanks to the Ukiah High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 




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Tourmaline, Vol XIII: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2017
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2016-17 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Get Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info
, email Blake




dana gray
A Sense of My Soul, Dana Gray Student Poems, 2016-17

edited by Jasper Henderson

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A collection of poems by students at Dana Gray Elementary in Fort Bragg. Support for the project comes from the Dana Gray Elementary School Parent Group, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors Grant, California Poets in the Schools (www.cpits.org), GASP - Get Arts in the Schools Program, The Hudson Family Trust, The Community Foundation of Mendocino County.Collection edited by Jasper Henderson, who led poetry workshops alongside Karen Lewis in the Spring of 2017. For more info, email Jasper Henderson 



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To Build a Bridge: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2015-16
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2015-16 school year. This collection featvers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.



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Title Wave: A Squadala Anthology, 2015-16
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A Collection of poems, fiction, non-fiction and essays written by Michael Riedell's Ukiah High School Creative Writing students during the 2015-16 school year. This project was made possible thanks to the Ukiah High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 




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Tourmaline, Vol XII: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2016
(click on cover image to view online journal)

Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2015-16 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Get Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info
, email Blake




dana gray
Universe Slowly Spinning, Dana Gray Student Poems, 2015-16

edited by Jasper Henderson

A collection of poems by students at Dana Gray Elementary in Fort Bragg. Support for the project comes from the Dana Gray Elementary School Parent Group, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors Grant, California Poets in the Schools (www.cpits.org), GASP - Get Arts in the Schools Program, The Hudson Family Trust, The Community Foundation of Mendocino County. Collection edited by Jasper Henderson, who led poetry workshops alongside Karen Lewis in the Spring of 2016. For more info, email Jasper Henderson 



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The River Inside: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2014-15
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2014-15 school year. This collection featvers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.



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Tourmaline, Vol XI: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2015
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2014-15 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Get Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info,
email blake



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Multi-School Video Poem Digital Anthology, 2015
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Collection of video poems and audio recordings created by PAHS teacher Cheryl Rhodes' two Digital Media classes and PCCHS teacher Yolanda Highhouse's English classes during the 2014-15 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the California Arts Council Arts in the Schools Porgram, Get Arts in the Schools, Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info,
email blake



title wave
Title Wave: A Squadala Anthology, 2014-15
(click on cover image to view online journal)

A Collection of poems, fiction, non-fiction and essays written by Michael Riedell's Ukiah High School Creative Writing students during the 2014-15 school year. This project was made possible thanks to the Ukiah High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 




spirit that runs
Spirit That Runs: Mendocino County Youth Anthology 2013-14
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edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools, during the 2013-14 school year. This collection featvers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.




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Kindling: A Class 451 Anthology
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A Collection of poems, fiction, non-fiction and essays written by Michael Riedell's Ukiah High School Creative Writing students. This project was made possible thanks to the Ukiah High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 



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Tourmaline, Vol X: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2014

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Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2012-13 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Get Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 





Point Arena High School Sophomore Class Video Poem Digital Anthology, 2014
edited by Blake More
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Collection of video poems and audio recordings created by Maichen Grossman's two Sophomore English classes during the 2013-14 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the California Arts Council Arts in the Schools Porgram, Get Arts in the Schools, Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 





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Art + Poems = Self:  Manchester School 6-8 Class Poetry & Collage Anthology, 2014
edited by Blake More
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Aimee Frederick's 6-8 class in the Spring of 2014 under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to Good Bye Clothes, Manchester School, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 



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Breaking to Freedom, Mendocino K-8 School Student Poems & Art, 2014
edited by Karen Lewis

More than 100 students from Mendocino K-8 are featured in this collection which was created with support from the California Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Council of Mendocino County, Mendocino County Office of Education (Young Authors), Mendocino Rotary and the Mendocino K-8 Site Council. Special thanks to art teacher Mark Oatney for sharing the art, and to 5th grader Diego Shadle for the cover painting. Karen Lewis, poet-teacher and editor represents California Poets in the Schools and led a series of workshops during 2013-14 as a result of a California Arts Council - Artists in Schools grant. For more info, email Karen Lewis 




dana gray
Secret Worlds, Dana Gray Student Poems, 2014

edited by Karen Lewis


A collection of poems by students at Dana Gray Elementary in Fort Bragg. Support for the project comes from the California Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Dana Gray PTA, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors project. Collection edited by Karen Lewis, who led poetry workshops from December 2013-May 2014. For more info, email Karen Lewis 





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The Moon of Many Things:  A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2012-13
edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.



 
Point Arena High School Sophomore Class Anthology, 2013

edited by Blake More
(click on cover image to view online journal)

Collection of poems and artwork created by Maichen Grossman's two Sophomore English classes during the 2012-13 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 




Tourmaline, Vol IX: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2013

(click on cover image to view online journal)

Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2012-13 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Get Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 



 
Fort Ross School 6-8 Class Anthology, 2013

edited by Blake More
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Blossom Lievore's 6-8 grade English class during the 2012-13 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to Fort Ross School and California Poets In the Schools.For more info, email blake 



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Wave Upon Wave:  A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2011-12

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.



Tourmaline, Vol VIII: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing, 2012

(click on cover image to view online journal)

Collection of poems and artwork created by Yolanda Highhouse's writing and art classes during the 2011-12 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Redwood Coast Education Fund, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council, Get Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 





 
Point Arena High School Sophomore Class Anthology, 2012

edited by Blake More
(click on cover image to view online journal)

Collection of poems and artwork created by Maichen Grossman's two Sophomore English classes during the 2011-12 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 






Listen to a selection from the 2012 "Youth on Poetry" radio shows aired on From Point A Radio
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From Point A, Free Radio Point Arena at the Arena Technology Center -- check out "Youth On Poetry" created by PCCHS & PAHS high schoolers under the guidance of on the Point Arena Poetry Slam Team in 2012! This program and others like it was made possible for grants from: California Arts Council, Get Arts in the Schools Program (GASP), Mendocino County Office of Education, California Poets in the Schools, the Point Arena Schools, and generous community volunteers!




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Off the Page, Collected Poems and Art, Mendocino K-8, 2012

edited by Karen Lewis


Student poetry and art work from Mendocino K-8 and Comptche School students is collected in Off the Page. Cover art created by Brice Burdick, Grade 8, under the mentorship of art teacher Mark Oatney. Poetry workshops were led by Karen Lewis and Emily Inwood during Spring 2012; Karen also edited and designed the book. Students this year explored free verse, odes, cinquain, pantoum, haiku and nature poems. The California Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Council of Mendocino County GASP, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors, Mendocino K-8 Site Funds, and Mendocino Rotary supported the 2011-12 poetry program. For more info, email Karen Lewis 




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Runaway Poems, Dana Gray Student Poems, 2012

edited by Karen Lewis


Runaway Poems features more than one hundred poems by students in grades three, four and five at Dana Gray Elementary in Fort Bragg. Support for the project comes from the California Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Dana Gray PTA, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors project. Collection edited by Karen Lewis, who led poetry workshops from December 2011-May 2012. Cover art by third grader Angel Carrillo, mentored by Barbara Pederson, art teacher at Dana Gray. For more info, email Karen Lewis 




skies of a dream 
Skies of a Dream:  A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2010-11

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, GASP, and California Poets In the Schools.




 
Sounds Like a Dragon, Dana Gray Elementary School Student Poetry Anthology 2011

edited by Karen Lewis
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Collection of poetry created by 3rd - 5th graders (35% English Language Learners) during the 2010-11 school year at Dana Gray Elementary School while working with Poet Teacher Karen Lewis. This project received support from the California Arts Council Artist in Schools Program, the Dana Gray PTA, and Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors.  For more info, email blake 





 
Point Arena High School Sophomore Class Anthology, 2011

edited by Blake More
(click on cover image to view online journal)

Collection of poems and artwork created by Maichen Grossman's two Sophomore English classes during the 2010-11 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 






Tourmaline 2011: Pacific Community Charter High School Anthology of Art & Writing

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Collection of poems and artwork created by Carolyn Cooke's & Whitney Badget's writing and art classes during the 2010-11 School with assistance from Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to the Pacific Community Charter High School, the Redwood Coast Education Fund, the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets in the Schools. For more info, email blake 


 


Listen to "Youth on Poetry" podcast at From Point A Radio

Free Radio Point Arena at the Arena Technology Center -- check out "Youth On Poetry" created by high schoolers on the Point Arena Poetry Slam Team in 2011!  From Point A Radio is fully grant funded, so a special thanks to the California Consumer Protection Foundation for helping us get Free Radio Point Arena streaming on the internet. This program and others like it was made possible for grants from: California Arts Council, Get Arts in the Schools Program (GASP), Mendocino County Office of Education, California Poets in the Schools, the Point Arena Schools, and and generous community volunteers!

 

Tales from the Pygmy Tower with Liz Helenchild, featuring the Poetry Students of Poet Teacher Karen Lewis.  Originally aired 12.11.2010 on KMFB Mendocino.
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Moving Thoughts:  A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2009-10

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets In the Schools.Limitied copies available for $10 each (plus S&H), email blake


Tales from the Pygmy Tower, featuring the Poetry Students of Poet Teacher Karen Lewis.  Originally aired 5.15.2010 on KMFB Mendocino.
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Young Women's Voices, featuring Norma Orozco, Olivia Allen, Xochil Goretsky, Celeste Fox Kump with Poet Teacher Blake More facilitating the broadcast. Originally aired 5.26.10 on KZYX&Z FM, Mendocino County Listener Supported Radio.

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Recycled Art Journals:  A Collection of Art & Poems, PCCHS 2009-2010

edited by Blake More
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A selected collection of poems and artwork created by Pacific Community Charter High Sschool students during the 2009-10 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More, in collaboration with classroom teachers Darshan Hodges, Carolyn Cooke & Jim Lieberman. This project was made possible thanks to GASP (Get Arts in the Schools Program sponsored by the Mendocino Office of Education and the Arts Council of Mendocino County), the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and Point Arena Schools. For more info, email blake 

 

 


Found Poems:  A Collection of Art & Poems, Point Arena High School AP English Class, 2010

edited by Blake More
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Collection of poems and artwork created by Wendy Platt's 10th - 12th grade AP English students during the 2009-10 School year under the guidance of Poet Teacher Blake More. This project was made possible thanks to Point Arena High School, the Mendocino Office of Education, and the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program. For more info, email blake 





Poetry & Artwork:  A Collection of Poem Collages, Pacific Community Charter School, 2010
edited by Blake More (click on cover image to view online journal)

Collection of poems and artwork created by PCCS 2-8 grade students during the 2009-10 school year in writing/art workshop with Blake More (with 2-3 teacher Todd Orenick, 4-8 teacher Jef Schultz and 2-8 art teacher Darshan Hodges). This project was made possible thanks to the Lake Mendocino Reading Council, the Mendocino Office of Education, and the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program. For more info, email blake 






Poetic Masks:  A Collection of Mask Art & Poetry, Fort Ross School, 2010

edited by Blake More (click on cover image to view online journal)

Collection of collage art masks and the poems they inspired; all work done by Fort Ross School 6-8 grade students working with Blake More during the 2009-10 school year. This project was made possible thanks to The Fort Ross Parent Teachers and the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program. For more info, email blake 







Finding What Matters, Student Poetry by Mendocino Grammar School K-8 Students, 2009-2010

edited by Karen Lewis

Collection of poetry created by k-8th grade students during the 2009-2010 school year at Mendocino Grammar School while working with Poet Teacher Karen Lewis. This project received support from the California Arts Council Artist in Schools Program, the Arts Council of Mendocino County GASP Project, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors, and Mendocino Rotary. For more info, email blake 







A Voice Dances, poetry by Dana Gray Elementary School, 2009-2010

edited by Karen Lewis

Collection of poetry created by 3rd - 5th graders (35% English Language Learners) during the 2009-2010 school year at Dana Gray Elementary School while working with Poet Teacher Karen Lewis. This project received support from the California Arts Council Artist in Schools Program, the Dana Gray PTA, Mendocino County Office of Education - Young Authors, and from Fort Bragg Rotary.  For more info, email blake 









word.  A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2008-09

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets In the Schools.Limitied copies available for $10 each (plus S&H), email blake 





Bird Words:  A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2007-08

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. This project was made possible thanks to the Mendocino Office of Education, the California Arts Council Arts In the Schools Program, and California Poets In the Schools.Limitied copies available for $10 each (plus S&H), email blake 



Sky of Life, 2008 Anthology of Mendocino Grammar & Middle School Student Poetry

edited by Karen Lewis

An anthology of poetry written by Mendocino Grammar and Middle School students in workshops led by poet-teachers Karen Lewis.



Blue Fire:  A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2006-07

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county.



Living Here, Volume V: A Collection of Poems, Photos and Drawings by South Coast High School Students 2006-2007

edited by Blake More

Volume V of an annual anthology project of poetry written during Blake More's year long MPiTS poetry residency at South Coast High School; collection includes many drawings and digital photographs as well. Limitied Copies Available for $10 each (plus S&H), email blake 




Sun Tigers & Rain Dogs, Anthology of Dana Gray School Student Poetry 2007

edited by Karen Lewis

An anthology of poetry written by Dana Gray Elementary School students in workshops led by poet-teachers Karen Lewis and Ilona Marcello.



In the Center of the Flower: A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2005-06

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county. Limitied Copies Available for $10 each (plus S&H), email blake 




Living Here, Volume IV: A Collection of Poems, Photos and Drawings by South Coast High School Students 2005-2006

edited by Blake More

Volume IV of an annual anthology project of poetry written during Blake More's year long MPiTS poetry residency at South Coast High School; collection includes many drawings and digital photographs as well.

 


Dream Life Poetry : A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2004-05

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county.



Living Here, Volume III: A Collection of Poems, Photos and Drawings by South Coast High School Students 2004-2005

edited by Blake More

Volume III of an annual anthology project of poetry written during Blake More's year long MPiTS poetry residency at South Coast High School; collection includes many drawings and digital photographs as well.

 


NATURE'S waves, Student Poetry 2005

edited by Karen Lewis

An anthology of poetry written by Dana Gray Elementary School students in workshops led by poet-teachers Scott Meltsner and Karen Lewis

 


we are in time: A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2003-04

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county.




Read the Independent Coast Observer Article from 1/20/05

 

 


My Road Back Home: A Collection of Poems by Mendocino County Students 2002-03

edited by Blake More

Anthology of youth poetry written during California Poets In The Schools poet teacher residencies throughout Mendocino County K-12 schools during the 2002-03 school year; collection covers a wide range of age groups and communities from within the county.

 
     
 
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