Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

April is both National Poetry Month and Black Women’s History Month

We are conducting a Poetry Workshop in which we will discuss the influence in poetry and writing by Gwendolyn Brooks, Toni Morrison, and Sonia Sanchez

Let’s discuss these highly regarded poets and writers. Let’s write poetry with these poets in mind.

This is an open workshop to all genders. Registration is required. There is no charge, donations welcome.

Monday, April 28 at 1 p.m. EST to 2:30 p.m. EST

At Garden of Neuro Institute – a Virtual ZOOM event.

More about our featured poets and writers:

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Gwendolyn Brooks

Toni Morrison

Sonia Sanchez

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Double Quirky Prompt 7

April 7, 2025 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

(My Prompt): Use Apathy Sandwich to write a poem. (Ken’s Prompt): Write a poem about something you don’t care that much about but try to convince people around you it’s the greatest thing ever. In honor of April’s National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo), and to celebrate the upcoming release of “Seesaw,” a quirky poetry collaborative […]
Double Quirky Prompt 7

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Quirky Poetry Prompt-Day 6

April 6, 2025 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Quirky Prompt 6: The Forgotten Holiday

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Congratulations to Kaelen Felix! “Wings and Whispers-Tales of Friendship, Volume 1” has made Finalist

April 5, 2025 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

From AMERICAN WRITING AWARDS:

“Dear Finalist,

Congratulations on your book being named a category FINALIST in the 2025 Children’s Book International Competition!

Your achievement is a testament to your dedication, creativity, and the courage it takes to bring stories to life. We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone with you and look forward to seeing your work gain even more recognition.

As a FINALIST, your book will:

Be promoted on our social media channels, including Facebook and X

Be featured for life on our popular website: https://americanwritingawards.com/

Be included in our press release, distributed to hundreds of premium news outlets with a potential reach of millions.

Be marketed to public libraries and national booksellers…”

CONGRATULATIONS!! to Kaelen Felix for this amazing accomplishment!

https://www.prolificpulse.com/kaelenfelix