Illustrations by Diane Boardman

From our Purveyor of Books:
Writers of the West often turn to poetry to capture their mood, the landscape, the history, or a great story. Some of these poems become songs. Western festivals, gatherings, jubilees, and other events always include poetry. I was searching for a title that would assist poets young an old, just starting to write or already published, when I came upon this book. It's terrific. Although written with young people in mind, all inspiring poets will find it helpful.

"Every chapter of this book, every poem, is a different door you can open to the natural world. Choose any one of these doors, open it, and step quietly outside with your pencil, paper, and imagination." -the author, page 7

What are you waiting for? There's a poem waiting to be written...go find it!

From the Publisher:
"Each generation of young people, it seems, is further removed from nature, from the wind that 'rubs its chin on the trees' and the ducks that 'slip through the quiet pond like raindrops.' With the grace and wisdom of a true teacher, Lorraine Ferra shows us all the way back."
--Don Stap, author of A Parrot Without a Name and Letter at the End of Winter.

"These writing experiences give children (and adults) safe allowance to become quiet and tap into their inner wealth of being. I have seen miracles blossom from kids I least expected to respond. In a world of growing disquiet and alienation, this book offers us a welcomed calm and focused energy."
--Judy Friesem, environmental educator, Olympic Park Institure, Port Angeles, Washington

"In a spirit of exploration, A Crow Doesn't Need a Shadow contains a series of invitations for readers to look out upon their own landscapes and to write the important themes of their lives."
--Richard Harmston, Utah State Office of Education; Co-director, Utah Writing Project

Paperback. 127 pages. Size 5.5" x 8.5" x .40625"