The book of Judith : opening hearts through poetry / edited by Spoon Jackson, Mark Foss, and Sara Press.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Jackson, Spoon, editor.

Press, Sara, editor.

Foss, Mark, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Prisoners--Education--United States.

Prisoners.

English teachers--United States--Biography.

English teachers.

Poetry--Study and teaching--United States.

Poetry.

Tannenbaum, Judith.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (177 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : New Village Press, [2022]

Summary:

"An homage to the life of poet, writer, and teaching artist Judith Tannenbaum and her impact on incarcerated and marginalized students. The Book of Judith honors Judith Tannenbaum but also reflects, through both form and content, on the complexities of seeing both the parts and the whole. The book presents different aspects of Judith-poet, teaching artist, friend, mentor, colleague-through a collection of original poetry, prose, essay, illustration, and fiction from 33 contributors. In so doing, it echoes her own determination to perceive contradiction without judgment. For the next generation of teaching artists in Corrections and elsewhere, the book serves as an inspiration on the qualities needed to survive and thrive in a multi-faceted, ever-changing environment.* The book is divided into four sections, separated by riveting black and white pencil drawings inspired by the lives of those serving life in prison without possibility of parole. In Unfinished Conversations, contributors share their bond with Judith Tannenbaum through prose and excerpts from letters both real and imagined. In the second section, After December, poets reflect on the life, artistry, and legacy of Judith. The third section, Looking and Listening, focuses on the truth-seeking qualities that Judith brought to her work. The fourth section, Legacy, features work from winners of an award and a fellowship bestowed in her name"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

In that light / Judith Tannenbaum

True colors / Allie Horevitz

Seeing beyond : a love letter / Barbara Schaefer

Breathing / Tenesha Smith

A place called human / Spoon Jackson

From broken to whole / Boston Woodard

Imaginary landscapes / Fury Young

Running with Judith / Luis J. Rodriguez

Twenty-five years of walking with Judith / Janet Heller

Talk to Judith / Leah Joki

"You must feel the rocks beneath your feet" / devorah major

My odyssey with judith / Neelanjana Bannerjee

An offering of sky and sea / Aracely Gonzalez

At the edge of skin and shore / J. Ruth Gendler

Truly, deeply, madly understood / Amy Friedman

December / Judith Tannenbaum

The Morada / Barbara Schaefer

A bardo prayer / Kate Dougherty

Judith letting go / Mark Dowie

Thank you, Judith / Marna Wolak

For Judith (after "December") / Roseli Ilano

Winter light (after "December") / Maw Shein Win

Disguised as a poem / Elmo Chattman, Jr.

A question of perspective / Kate Dougherty

A future with fewer walls and more poets / Anna Plemons and Jim Carlson

Showing truth through fiction : a nouvella / Bill Cleveland

Spoon says to write reckless / Judith Tannenbaum

Space worth fighting for / Katie Adams

Being human together / Wendy Jason

Crossing paths with Judith / Joseph Lea

From student to shepherd / Tiffany Golden.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-61332-177-5