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!
- Make a book spine cento poem using the books inside your house.
- These tips might help.
- Take a picture.
- Send it to me: scopenotes (at) gmail (dot) com.
- When April 1 hits (National Poetry Month), I’ll post a gallery, including your poem, for all to enjoy.
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Neat idea!!! I shared on my facebook page:)
This is a fun activity for sure. I feel for folks who don’t have many books at home, especially with most public libraries closed. An alternative way to make a poem is using the bibliocommons list feature. I made a poem with a bibliocommons list today just for fun: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/list/share/220740577_librariandest/1609053396_books_titles_poem
Totally agree – thanks for sharing this alternative. And great poem!
Destinee, this is awesome! Can I use your example for my teens?
Yes, of course! I’m honored.
I just love reading these! Serendipity is responsible for so many good things . . . thanks for sharing. (We are fans of Ocean’s Eleven in this house, too. Great, fun film.)