When Fran Haley of North Carolina told me about The Poetry Fox a couple of years ago, I knew this would be a treat to bring him to our town for National Poetry Month. Fran was absolutely right – he’s the coolest fox I’ve ever met. When you meet him, you give him a word. He types out a poem on a vintage typewriter, reads it to you, stamps his special paw stamp on it, and gives it to you in a presentation folder. Last year, everyone was in awe of his process!
For the evening session, The Fox will come out of costume and talk to us about how he became The Poetry Fox. He’ll share the games he played with his family as a child to build his vocabulary – – all part of his journey to becoming a poet and writer. He’ll also share how he acquired his costume and took on a new role.
We can’t wait to host him for the second year in a row in our local coffee shop on April 2nd, brought to us by the L4GA Literacy Grant in Georgia. Today during this slice of time in my work day, I’ll be distributing flyers to invite everyone to come and watch The Fox at work! Come meet The Fox and I’ll buy you a coffee or tea – -your choice!
I’m inviting YOU
Come to Pike County, Georgia
Can’t wait to meet you!
Common Threads 
The Fox sounds fascinating. I wish Pike County was closer. Have fun, and slice about it!
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So much fun! Wish I could be there!
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Kim,
This sounds like a fun poeming adventure. I’m in awe of those who can churn out poems while patrons await their “for you” verse. I remember all the work you did last year to make National Poetry Month a success in your town. Sounds as though you’re doing the same this year. Lord knows we need poetry.
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This is so cool. I want to be a poetry fox! LOL!
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How exciting! Tell the Fox hello for me, and I know just how much enchantment is in store for your town. Those who met him before will be back…I have never seen anyone leave with anything less than awe of their faces after being handed a poem composed by the Poetry Fox.
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This sounds amazing! Does he ever travel North?
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I’ve never heard of the Poetry Fox! How fun! (It makes me sort of want to become one, myself.) Thanks for sharing! I wish I lived closer so I could come meet him!
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OMG! I need the Poetry Fox to come to New Jersey. How did I miss him!
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OH, I wish! Wouldn’t that be fun to meet the Poetry Fox and have another cup of tea with you. .
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