Category Archives: Book Review

Poetry Friday: Celebrating Twilight

Posted on March 26, 2026 by rosecappelli

It’s Poetry Friday! I’m celebrating twilight with our host for today, Marcie Flinchum Atkins, in celebration of her new book, When Twilight Comes. I was pleasantly surprised that my preorder arrived early. In this beautiful book, Marcie brings the sights, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Winter Chill

Posted on January 30, 2026 by rosecappelli

It’s Poetry Friday! We’re in the depths of a winter chill here in the northeast. The snow from last week’s storm is hanging around and I’m still thinking about the birds staying warm, finding food. The party at the feeders … Continue reading →

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Rise Up! A Review

Posted on July 3, 2025 by rosecappelli

Throughout our long history, when something’s unfairWhen rights need expanding, or wrongs need repairAmericans argue. We march and we cheer.We write songs and speeches. We go volunteer! -Rachel C. Katz in Rise Up! Powerful Protests in American History Happy Poetry Friday … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Book Review and More

Posted on June 12, 2025 by rosecappelli

It’s Poetry Friday! Last week I received my preorder of Where the Deer Slip Through written by Katey Howes and illustrated by Beth Kommes. Katey was a colleague, fellow poet, and friend who passed away much too young in 2024. … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Refrigerator Poems

Posted on October 4, 2024 by rosecappelli

Hooray for Poetry Friday! Today I’m celebrating a wonderful new anthology from Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong, Clara’s Kooky Compendium of Thimblethoughts and Wonderfuzz with drawings by Frank Ramspott. There are many familiar Poetry Friday names in the list of … Continue reading →

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