Middle & High School Poetry Residencies
I open the dull black case
Hard shell
Soft insides
Black velvet lining
My aspiration grins at me
Slyly
I say, “Ready for a date?”
From “Ode to the Trumpet” by Nicole, Grade 7
Listen to your students’ writing sing like the trumpet in Nicole’s poem.
Laura Shovan has been conducting in-school poetry workshops since 2002. She is an Artist-in-Education for poetry with the Maryland State Arts Council. A certified English teacher and children’s author, Laura will customize a three to six day poetry residency to fit your curriculum and grade level. See list of lessons. Laura is also available for author appearances and one-day writing workshops at schools, libraries and community groups.
As a high school English teacher, Laura advised an award-winning high school literary magazine. For several years, she coordinated a high school student reading at the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival. She will provide your students with writing and performance opportunities in a workshop setting. Students are given resources toward publishing their poems.
In Maryland, Laura charges a per session fee of $75. If you schedule a workshop through a granting organization like the Maryland State Arts Council, that fee may be lower. Grants are also available through the Howard County Arts Council.
Each workshop session is 45 minutes to one hour. Travel fees and expenses are additional. Outside Maryland, please contact Laura to make individual arrangements. For distances more than a two-hour drive, train or airfare and hotel accommodations may be requested.
To inquire about Laura's availability please e-mail info@laurashovan.com.