The Great 2020 Quarantine Book Spine Poem Challenge!

I received an email out of the blue yesterday . . .

Attached was Larry’s great book spine cento poem:

I first learned about book spine cento poems through artist Nina Katchadourian. I’ve celebrated them every National Poetry Month since.

But when I saw Larry’s poem, I realized something new: with everyone cooped up in their houses due to covid-19, this is the perfect time to give the book spine cento a try.

I immediately went to my shelves and whipped up this disgusting gem:

So here’s what I’m proposing:

The Great 2020 Quarantine Book Spine Poem Challenge!

1. Make a book spine cento poem using the books inside your house.
2. These tips might help.
3. Take a picture.
4. Send it to me: scopenotes (at) gmail (dot) com.
5. When April 1 hits (National Poetry Month), I’ll post a gallery, including your poem, for all to enjoy.

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