Outstanding video of Kate DiCamillo speaking about her experiences being a writer and reflecting on her writing process. About 10 minutes long but worth watching.
Here's my website (new one in process!). I teach my 3rd graders to recite over 40 poems throughout the year. Using poetry as a vehicle, there is so much literacy that happens. The best news it is easy for both the students and the teacher!
This will give you background on the literacy through poetry program I developed! Thanks for looking. Janet