PoetryCHaT Oral History Collection, 2015-2019
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Joyce Sidman interview, 2015 February 27
- Liz Van Doren interview, 2016 January 15
- Sylvia Vardell interview, 2016 January 8
- Naomi Shihab Nye interview, 2016 May 20
- Melissa Sweet interview, 2016 February 25
- Kwame Alexander interview, 2015 October 21
- Desireé Dallagiacomo interview, 2019 April 8
- Janet Wong interview, 2017 July 30
- Marilyn Singer interview, 2017 October 10
- Neil Hilborn interview, 2018 April 12
- Nikki Grimes interview, 2017 November 19
- Rebecca Davis interview, 2017 June 24
- Rebecca Kai Dotlich interview, 2017 September 29
- Sara Holbrook and Michael Salinger interview, 2016 October 2
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- PoetryCHaT Oral History Collection
- Dates
- 2015-2019 (inclusive)20152019
- Quantity
- 14 oral history interviews
- Collection Number
- XOE_SC0013
- Summary
- The PoetryCHaT Oral History Collection includes poets, illustrators, publishers, and scholars of poetry for children and teens. These oral histories are part of The Children & Teen Poetry Collection (PoetryCHaT) which includes rare and historic items, circulating materials, and curricular resources.
- Repository
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Western Washington University, Special Collections
Wilson 6th Floor
516 High Street MS9103
Bellingham WA
98225-9123
Telephone: (360) 650-3193
Fax: (360) 650-3044
speccoll@wwu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This digital collection is available online via this link.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
The PoetryCHaT Oral History Collection includes poets, illustrators, publishers, and scholars of poetry for children and teens. These oral histories are part of The Children & Teen Poetry Collection (PoetryCHaT) which includes rare and historic items, circulating materials, and curricular resources.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Some material may be subject to use restrictions - contact repository for details.
Preferred Citation
PoetryCHaT Oral History Collection, Special Collections, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
The collection was originally donated by Sylvia Tag in 2016 with additions in subsequent years.
Processing Note
About Harmful Language and ContentTo learn more about problematic content in our collections, collection description and teaching tools (including how to provide feedback or request dialogue on this topic), see our Statement About Potentially Harmful Language and Content.
Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
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Description: Joyce Sidman interview
Joyce Sidman is a Newbery Honor winning children's author and poet. This collection is supported through the generosity of the Mathes Endowment.
To view this resource, follow this link to the PoetryCHaT digital collection.
Dates: 2015 February 27 -
Description: Liz Van Doren interview
Liz Van Doren is the Editorial Director at Boyds Mill Press and Highlights for Children. Kerry McManus is the Marketing and Permissions Manager at Boyds Mills Press and Highlights for Children. Wordsong, an imprint of Boyds Mills Press, is the only children's imprint in the United States specifically dedicated to poetry. This collection is supported through the generosity of the Mathes Endowment.
To view this resource, follow this link to the PoetryCHaT digital collection.
Dates: 2016 January 15 -
Description: Sylvia Vardell interview
Sylvia Vardell is a Professor in the School of Library and Information Studies at Texas Woman's University. Her work focuses on poetry for chldren, including a regular blog, PoetryforChildren. She is the regular "Everyday Poetry" columnist for ALA's BookLinks magazine and the 2014 recipient of the ALA Scholastic Library Publishing Award. This collection is supported through the generosity of the Mathes Endowment.
To view this resource, follow this link to the PoetryCHaT digital collection.
Dates: 2016 January 8 -
Description: Naomi Shihab Nye interview
Naomi Shihab Nye is an award winning poet, songwriter, and novelist. She writes for all ages. This collection is supported through the generosity of the Mathes Endowment.
To view this resource, follow this link to the PoetryCHaT digital collection.
Dates: 2016 May 20 -
Description: Melissa Sweet interview
Melissa Sweet is an awarding illustrator of children's literature. This collection is supported through the generosity of the Mathes Endowment.
To view this resource, follow this link to the PoetryCHaT digital collection.
Dates: 2016 February 25 -
Description: Kwame Alexander interview
Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, New York Times bestselling author of 21 books, and recipient of the 2015 Newbery Medal for his novel, The Crossover. This collection is supported through the generosity of the Mathes Endowment.
To view this resource, follow this link to the PoetryCHaT digital collection.
Dates: 2015 October 21 -
Description: Desireé Dallagiacomo interview
Desireé Dallagiacomo is an American spoken word poet. This collection is supported through the generosity of the Mathes Endowment.
To view this resource, follow this link to the PoetryCHaT digital collection.
Dates: 2019 April 8 -
Description: Janet Wong interview
Janet Wong is an American poet, author of more than 30 books, and recipient of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Excellence in Poetry for Children Award. This collection is supported through the generosity of the Mathes Endowment.
To view this resource, follow this link to the PoetryCHaT digital collection.
Dates: 2017 July 30 -
Description: Marilyn Singer interview
Marilyn Singer is an award-winning author of books for children and young adults. This collection is supported through the generosity of the Mathes Endowment.
To view this resource, follow this link to the PoetryCHaT digital collection.
Dates: 2017 October 10 -
Description: Neil Hilborn interview
Neil Hilborn is an American slam poet. This collection is supported through the generosity of the Mathes Endowment.
To view this resource, follow this link to the PoetryCHaT digital collection.
Dates: 2018 April 12 -
Description: Nikki Grimes interview
Nikki Grimes is an American poet, journalist, and author of books for children and young adults. This collection is supported through the generosity of the Mathes Endowment.
To view this resource, follow this link to the PoetryCHaT digital collection.
Dates: 2017 November 19 -
Description: Rebecca Davis interview
Rebecca Davis is a senior editor for Boyds Mills Press and WordSong, a U.S. children's poetry imprint. This collection is supported through the generosity of the Mathes Endowment.
To view this resource, follow this link to the PoetryCHaT digital collection.
Dates: 2017 June 24 -
Description: Rebecca Kai Dotlich interview
Rebecca Kai Dotlich is an award-winning American children's author and poet. This collection is supported through the generosity of the Mathes Endowment.
To view this resource, follow this link to the PoetryCHaT digital collection.
Dates: 2017 September 29 -
Description: Sara Holbrook and Michael Salinger interview
Sara Holbrook is an educator and author of numerous poetry collections for children and teenagers. Michael Salinger is an American poet and performer and one of the earliest participants in the National Poetry Slam. This collection is supported through the generosity of the Mathes Endowment.
To view this resource, follow this link to the PoetryCHaT digital collection.
Dates: 2016 October 2
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American -- 21st century -- Interviews.
- Children's poetry -- Authorship.
- Children's poetry, American.
- Publishers and publishing.
Form or Genre Terms
- Interviews.
- Oral histories.
