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Written from the heart: Free verse gives special beat to author's book.
Byline: Janis Campbell
Have you been reading poetry more than usual this month?
April is National Poetry Month, a time when lots of schools focus on reading and writing poetry. We thought it was a great time to talk with Sharon Creech, whose latest book, "Heartbeat,'' is written in free verse.
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Sharon Creech has written some of our favorite books, including "Bloomability," "Ruby Holler" and "Walk Two Moons," which won her a Newbery Award.
Her latest book, written for older readers, is "Heartbeat." The book is written in what is called free verse. Free verse is a type of poetry that doesn't have regular rhyme but does have a special rhythm all its own. The verse makes ...
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