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Book Talk by Joe


This Ain’t No Box of Cookies

One of the most creative and exciting books of the year has just been published, and for once it’s not available on Amazon.com. In fact it’s only available right here in Sedona.

The Onomatopoetics are seven members of the Poetry Club of Sedona Red Rock High School. Under the inspiration and direction of Christopher Lane, executive director of the NORAZ Poets, they have just published their first poetry anthology – THIS AIN'T NO BOX OF COOKIES.

As the official book partner of the NORAZ Poets here in Sedona, The Well Red Coyote is exposed to a lot of local poetry, not only from individual poets but also from anthologies like THE COLLARD PECCARY. And, just when we think that it can’t get any better or that we’ve seen and read it all, something like this comes along.

THIS AIN'T NO BOX OF COOKIES is a very unique and creative collection of thirteen poems by local high school students Maryanne Mobley, Courtney Seigleman, Jessica Guadarrama, Chris Lidfors, Tanya Marcy, Brooklyn Nichols and Isabella De Luz.

Under the guidance of Elaine Vail, SRRHS librarian and national recitation coach for Poetry Out Loud, Karyl Goldsmith, SRRHS humanities teacher and poetry coach, as well as Christopher Lane, these young poets have created something very special. And the good news is there should be more to come – “Volume One” is printed on the front cover. I already can’t wait for Volume Two!

So if you have any doubts that the future of our individual creativity is in good hands, come on by and take a read through THIS AIN'T NO BOX OF COOKIES. You will be amazed!