Each of us has a truth to tell. Poetry is your truth. It is my pleasure to help you write it.
About the Artist
A native Baltimorean, Virginia Crawford has been writing poetry since the age of 11. She has shared her love of words with students of all ages across the state. Her recent full-length collection of poetry, questions for water, was published in April 2021. Previously she had also published a chapbook, Touch. Ms. Crawford earned her degrees in creative writing from Emerson College, Boston, and the University of St. Andrews, Scotland.Featured Work
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Featured Work: Photos
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Booking
Prometheus boards are great, but I am quite happy to use a chalk board and/or large paper on an easel.
Arts in Education
Audiences Types: Grades Pre-K – 2, Grades 3-5
Residencies can be designed around your needs and interests. I'd be happy to talk with about your goals. Most often I provide poetry writing workshops to 3rd & 4th graders, but I have worked with all ages. The residency usually consists of 5 workshop sessions with a particular class or grade level, a planning session with teachers to discuss their goals, and a celebration or follow-up session which is flexible. Most schools choose to have a "Poet's Tea" where each student reads one of their poems to invited guests and then we enjoy snacks together. Schools often produce a small book where each student can publish at least one of their poems. Depending on the budget, these can be black and white copies stapled together or full color with a spiral binding. Some use clip art, some have a contest to design the cover. Either way, these collections become treasured reminders of our time together.