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Inspired by Will Allen — Matthew 25 Urban Farm ~ Cedar Rapids

September 26, 2013 By Jacqueline Briggs Martin

A sign in long grass says "Cultivate Hope"

Good ideas grow like plump seeds dropped in good ground. Last weekend I had a chance to see that again. I went to an urban farm in Cedar Rapids--Matthew 25. The farm was inspired by Will Allen and has as its goal the same goal as Will Allen's Growing Power Farm-- to provide tasty, healthy food at reasonable prices to … [Read more...] about Inspired by Will Allen — Matthew 25 Urban Farm ~ Cedar Rapids

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Announcing: Good Times

September 9, 2013 By Jacqueline Briggs Martin

The cover of the book "Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table"

Writing is such a solitary activity that whenever we have a chance for getting together with writers, readers, and general book-lovers we know it will be a good time. Well, I am excited today to announce two such get-togethers to help launch Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table. 10:00 Saturday, October 12 New-Bo … [Read more...] about Announcing: Good Times

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Seamus Heaney at the End of August

August 30, 2013 By Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Seamus Heaney is on my mind today, because he's gone now. Of course, I had to go to youtube and watch him read some poems; and then remember when he came to Iowa City to do a reading and I took Sweeney Astray for him to sign. By then Sweeney was no longer a new book, out for 13 years (in fact it was the only book … [Read more...] about Seamus Heaney at the End of August

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Summertime Gazpacho

August 6, 2013 By Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Beth Krommes

Gazpacho is one of those wonderful soups that have a little bit of a lot of vegetables. After such a long silence this blog will have a little bit of a lot. So, first into the stew: At ALA--along with the treasure of time with long time friends--I was happily surprised to run into Beth Krommes, Caldecott winner … [Read more...] about Summertime Gazpacho

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Unpacking from the ALA: Part One

July 4, 2013 By Jacqueline Briggs Martin

A cityscape encased in low clouds.

The ALA Conference in Chicago this past week and weekend reminded me of why I feel so lucky to be part of the children's literature community. Librarians from every state stood in long lines and laughed while they waited for their favorite authors to sign personal copies. These librarians are my heroes. They are the … [Read more...] about Unpacking from the ALA: Part One

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Inviting Doubt to the (Writing) Table

June 26, 2013 By Jacqueline Briggs Martin

A weathervane

Here in Maine, with my family, at my sister Laura's place, I picked up the most recent New Yorker magazine. This article by Malcolm Gladwell seems as if it was written for me, or other writers who have doubt bouts. Albert O. Hirschman, whose biography Gladwell is reviewing, believed it is our mistakes, not really … [Read more...] about Inviting Doubt to the (Writing) Table

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Announcing “Farmer Eva’s Green Garden Life“

I am so excited about the publication this summer of my new book Farmer Eva’s Green Garden Life. The book tells the story of one Massachusetts farmer who has supported herself, become a legend, and built a community growing greens and herbs on 2-3 acres of land. Here’s a recent review from Shelf Awareness: Picture […]

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