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, December 8, 2025

My Cat (Monday Poem)

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By Barbara Esbensen My cat is asleep -- white paws folded under his chin He is a soft gray smudge on the round rug Dozing in the s...

Monday, December 1, 2025

[little tree] (Monday Poem)

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by e. e. cummings little tree little silent Christmas tree you are so little you are m...

Monday, November 24, 2025

A Country Boy in Winter (Monday Poem)

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by Sarah Orne Jewett The wind may blow the snow about, For all I care, says Jack, An...

Monday, November 17, 2025

Yellow Butter (Monday Poem)

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by Mary Ann Hoberman Yellow butter purple jelly red jam black bread Spread it thick Say it quick Yellow butter purple jelly red ja...

Monday, November 10, 2025

Tsegihi (Monday Poem)

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by N. Scott Momaday House made of dawn, House made of evening light, House made of dark cloud, House made of male rain, House made of da...

Monday, November 3, 2025

It's Raining in Honolulu (Monday Poem)

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by Joy Harjo There is a small mist at the brow of the mountain, each leaf of flower, of taro, tree and bush shivers with ecstasy. And t...

Monday, October 27, 2025

Trickster (Monday Poem)

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by Joy Harjo Crow, in the new snow. You caw, caw like crazy. Laugh. Because you know I'm a fool, too, like...

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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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