Meribeth's Musings

Meribeth C. Shank reviews books for young people, writes picture books, has taught adult classes on Writing Books for Young People, has worked in Media Centers, Libraries, and bookstores, and earned her MFA in Writing for Children from Vermont College and her undergraduate degree in elementary education from Goshen College. meribethshank@gmail.com

Monday, June 8, 2026

The Apple (Monday Poem)

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by Jose Gorostiza translated by Joan Darby Norris and Judith Infante Yes, the apple tastes of light, cold light. That's it, the appl...

Monday, June 1, 2026

The Cedar Chest (Monday Poem)

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by Rosario Castellanos translated by Judith Infante The ax that felled forever the fragrance and the tree taken with its torso severed....

Monday, May 25, 2026

The Animal Store (Monday Poem)

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by Rachel Field If I had a hundred dollars to spend, Or maybe a little more, I'd hurry as fast as my legs would go Straight to the ...

Monday, May 18, 2026

Chums (Monday Poem)

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by Arthur Guiterman He sits and begs; he gives a paw; He is, as you can see, The finest dog you ever saw, And he belongs to me. He fol...

Monday, May 11, 2026

Messages from Everywhere (Monday Poem)

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light up our backyard. A bird that flew five thousand miles is trilling six bright notes. This bird flew over mountains and valleys and tin...

Monday, May 4, 2026

Eletelephony (Monday Poem)

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by Laura E Richards Once there was an elephant, Who tried to use the telephant -- No! No! I mean an elephone Who tried to use the telep...

Monday, April 27, 2026

Why Poetry? (Monday Poem)

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by Lee Bennett Hopkins Why poetry? Why? Why sunsets? Why trees? Why birds? Why seas? Why you? Why me? Why friends? Why families?...

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Meribeth Shank: Goshen, IN, United States; I'm a Specialist in Literature for Young People, specifically in Educational and Library settings. Also, I review books for young people in the magazine and newspaper market; and I write for young people. Additionally, I have trained to be a Labyrinth Facilitator.

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