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I think wisdom demands reflection which is why I believe in books, because books are one of the last refuges of reflective thinking and therefore of wisdom. You simply cannot read a book properly without taking the time and thinking as you do. --Katherine Paterson

I think wisdom demands reflection which is why I believe in books, because books are one of the last refuges of reflective thinking and therefore of wisdom. You simply cannot read a book properly without taking the time and thinking as you do. --Katherine Paterson

"Good Conversation!" A Talk with Nancy Willard

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Nancy Willard

Nancy Willard reads aloud from her Newbery Award-winning book, "A Visit to William Blake's Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers" and talks about the pleasures of writing poetry.

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- 18 minutes

Questions for classroom discussion and assignments:

Make a character out of something you found in your home. Give it a name and a personality. Write an essay about your “character” — or write a poem about it.
Begin a class newspaper, including topics that are important to your class and school.
Discuss the differences between a newspaper and oral history. Which is more accurate? Which will last longer? Which is more interesting?

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