Jan 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Anger For an Unbalanced Oven Rack is the first poem I ever wrote. I was 17 and my parents were divorcing. Laying my confusion and sorrow down on paper helped me heal. During the pandemic, I began searching for new meaning in my Oven Rack poem. Eager to see if I could...
Dec 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
WMHT TV New York Now interview: Poem Renovation: A Game-Changing Approach to Teaching Poetry WAMC Northeast Public Radio interview (Interview begins at the 7:30 mark in the recording): #1690: Poetry and a Spelling Bee | The Best of Our Knowledge | WAMC Times...
Dec 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
poem RENOVATION’s creator, Kelly de la Rocha, would be happy to bring poem RENOVATION to your school with an interactive workshop for grades six and up, either in person or via Zoom. A journalist and published poet with decades of experience, Kelly will...
Dec 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Educators say poem RENOVATION is a fun, approachable way to aid in social-emotional learning, prompt creativity and self expression, strengthen communication skills and confidence, and build community.
Nov 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Venturing to the front of the room, laptop positioned to cover all but her eyes, a timid student shares her words, unable to hide the smile in her voice. A boy pigeonholed as a jock reads his poem aloud. His dramatic pauses and rollercoaster intonation...
