February 2016
Friday, 19 February 2016

It’s Day 19 of our 2016 daily write-in. This year’s theme is FOUND OBJECTS. We have a new writing prompt for every day in February. For those of you who are new to my blog, please read my introductory post about the February daily write-in. You’ll find more information and all of the Week 3 FOUND OBJECTS at this post. […]

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It’s Day 18 of our month-long daily writing project. This year’s theme is FOUND OBJECTS. For those of you who are new to the project, please read my introductory post. You’ll find more information and all of the Week 3 FOUND OBJECTS at this post. We’re also celebrating Poetry Friday. This week’s host is Donna Smith at Mainely Write, who hosted […]

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Wednesday, 17 February 2016

Hello, Found Object Poets. I am kicking my shoes off today while another blogger takes over today’s hosting duties. FOUND: Hot Pink Sandal You will find the Day 17 Found Object Poem Project post at Donna Smith’s blog, Mainely Write. Thank you so much, Donna!       I’ll see you back here tomorrow for Day […]

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Tuesday, 16 February 2016

It’s Day 16 of our 2016 daily write-in. This year’s theme is FOUND OBJECTS. Thanks to all of the poets and writers who contributed objects for our daily prompts. For those of you who are new to the project, please read my introductory post. You’ll find more information and all of the Week 3 FOUND OBJECTS at this post. […]

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Monday, 15 February 2016

Hello, Found Object Poets. I am enjoying a long cappuccino break while another blogger takes over today’s hosting duties. FOUND: Coffee Mug Don’t choke on that frothy beverage! We are still writing and sharing today. You will find the Day 15 Found Object Poem Project post at Heidi Mordhorst’s blog, My Juicy Little Universe. Thank you, Heidi! […]

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Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone. We’ve made it half-way through our month of daily writing! My gift to you today isn’t hearts and flowers … it’s the Week 3 FOUND OBJECT prompts. It’s Day 14 of our 2016 daily write-in. As you know, this year’s theme is FOUND OBJECTS. We have a new writing prompt for every day in […]

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Saturday, 13 February 2016

It’s Day 13 of our 2016 daily write-in. This year’s theme is FOUND OBJECTS. We have a new writing prompt for every day in February. For those of you who are new to my blog, please read my introductory post about the February daily write-in. You’ll find more information and all of the Week 2 FOUND OBJECT prompts at this […]

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Friday, 12 February 2016

It’s Day 12 of our month-long daily writing project. This year’s theme is FOUND OBJECTS. For those of you who are new to the project, please read my introductory post. You’ll find more information and all of the Week 2 FOUND OBJECTS, which are our writing prompts, at this post. Two notes today: First, with so many poets participating regularly, […]

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It’s Day 11 of our month-long daily writing project. This year’s theme is FOUND OBJECTS. For those of you who are new to the project, please read my introductory post. You’ll find more information and all of the Week 2 FOUND OBJECTS at this post.   We’re also celebrating Poetry Friday. This week’s host is Kimberly Moran at Written Reflections. […]

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Wednesday, 10 February 2016

Hello, Found Object Poets. I am taking a break from blogging today. FOUND: Locust Pods Don’t beat me over the head with a giant seed pod! We’re still writing and sharing today. You will find the Day 10 Found Object Poem Project post at Margaret Simon’s blog, Reflections on the Teche. Thank you, Margaret!     I’ll […]

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Laura Shovan

Laura Shovan is the author of the award-winning middle grade novel, The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary. Her second book, Takedown, is a Junior Library Guild and PJ Our Way selection. Look for A Place at the Table, co-written with Saadia Faruqi, in 2020. Laura is a poet-in-the-schools Maryland.

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