Wishes, Lies, and Dreams
| Author | : Kenneth Koch |
| Publisher | : Harper Collins |
| Total Pages | : 340 |
| Release | : 1999-10-06 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780060955090 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0060955090 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Download or read book Wishes, Lies, and Dreams written by Kenneth Koch and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1999-10-06 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic, inspiring account of a poet's experience teaching school children to write poetry When Kenneth Koch entered the Manhattan classrooms of P.S. 61, the children, excited by the opportunity to work with an instructor able to inspire their talent and energy, would clap and shout with pleasure. In this vivid account, Koch describes his inventive methods for teaching these children how to create poems and gives numerous examples of their work. Wishes, Lies, and Dreams is a valuable text for all those who care about freeing the creative imagination and educating the young.
