A collaboration among members of Jordan's Poetry for the People workshop that provides a step-by-step guide for teachers and poets on how to inspire young people to write. Features interviews with Ntozake Shange, Leroy Quintana, Alfred Arteaga, Janice Gould, Dan Bellm, Marilyn Chin, Joy Harjo, as well as bibliographies of poetry from dozens of traditions and cultures. The book also discusses ways of making poetry an integral part of schools and communities. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.