Teaching with Fire: Poetry That Sustains the Courage to Teach

This a delightful book filled with beautiful poetry that has been integrated into my work.

I bought this book a while back for my oldest daughter who teaches high school English and Art. It was so awesome that I kept it for myself. (I have a naughty habit of reading all the books I buy as gifts before I give them away....does that make them used books?) My copy is quite dog-eared and worn.If you love poetry, you NEED this book. The poems are varied and inspiring and enlightening. I discovered many new poets whose books I just had to own after reading their poems here. It's an amazing anthology and would make a great gift to give any friend or loved one who enjoys poetry.

Every grade and subject is included. Teachers from all walks share great stories about how certain poems are cherished and some prominently displayed to remind us all as to the WHY of teaching. And to give us courage to hold onto the ideal of what it means to teach and share what we have so others may learn and grow.

I purchased this book for a friend who is leaving our office to go back to teaching. All of us here are former teachers. Each of us read through the book to find our favorite poem where we wrote our names and words of encouragement. OMG! We all want this book now and wish we could join her back in the classroom! Excellent poetry and wonderful teacher/educator introductions to each poem. Highly recommended for any teacher who also would enjoy poetry, English teacher or Science teacher...there is something to be taken away for any level or discipline.

okay poems. Used it for inspirational quotes for staff development.