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Publisher: North Star Press of St. Cloud
Items in the News is a collection of topical poems laid out like a newspaper, with sections for national, international, local, and miscellaneous subjects. From the Japanese -American internment camps during World War II to a Syrian refugee and the deaths of Prince and David Bowie, the book captures the baby boomers' zeitgeist.
About Stan Kusunoki of St. Paul, MN
Stanley Kusunoki is a teacher, poet, writer, arts advocate, and musician. He has served on panels for the Minnesota State Arts Board and was on the board of directors for S.A.S.E., The Write Place. He has been a liaison between artists and school faculty through the Perpich Center for Arts in Education. He was the recipient of a Loft Asian Inroads mentorship, and a mentor for the Asian American Renaissance "Writers' Block" and Intermedia Arts "Exchanges" mentorship programs. He was the recipient of a Minnesota State Arts Board "Cultural Collaborations" Grant (with support from the Jerome Foundation) for The Beringia Project (with Jamison Mahto). He has taught poetry to children through summer camps and elementary school residencies sponsored by The Loft, S.A.S.E., The Write Place, and the Perpich Center for Arts in Education. Kusunoki is currently the High Potential Teacher/Coordinator at Red Oak Elementary School in Shakopee.
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| Binding | EAN | ISBN-10 | Pub Date | PAGES | Language | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Book | 9781682010839 | 168201083X | 2017-09-26 | 0 | 0.00 x 0.00 x 0.00 in | $6.99 | |
| Paperback | 9781682010723 | 1682010724 | 2017-10-24 | 110 | 0.00 x 6.11 x 8.81 in | $12.95 |
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