Poet David McCord Inspires Young Readers Across Schools
Nancy Larrick cites McCord's impact on thousands of fourth and fifth graders as he travels by car to visit schools. He has spoken to about 100000 students in 23 years, urging slow reading and memorization of poetry to boost vocabulary and language appreciation. He lists 45 books on varied topics and has work in about 400 collections.
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Poem and Praise for Children’s Reading Voices
A poem about climbing a tree and encountering ants and bees ends with a celebration of childhood freedom. The piece cites David McCord’s work and notes how poetry's rhythm delights listeners and readers. Nancy Larrick discusses poetry’s popularity and family reading habits.
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