Paula Green è un'autrice prolifica la cui opera spazia dalla poesia, recensioni e antologie, esplorando spesso temi che risuonano sia nei bambini che negli adulti. Attraverso il suo blog interattivo e le visite scolastiche, si impegna attivamente per promuovere l'amore per la lettura e la scrittura nei giovani. La sua scrittura è caratterizzata da vivacità e accessibilità, rendendola una voce significativa nella letteratura contemporanea. Crea narrazioni che sono allo stesso tempo avvincenti e stimolanti per un'ampia gamma di lettori.
Drawing from two decades of experience in higher education, this book addresses the challenges students face in grasping critical thinking principles. It serves as a practical guide for understanding and applying critical thinking skills across various stages of academic assessments, making it an essential resource for students aiming to enhance their academic performance.
Highly regarded poet and anthologist Paula Green is the author of this novel and much overdue survey of New Zealand's women poets. At 568 pages, illustrated throughout by Sarah Laing and featuring the work of 195 poets (all of whom have biographies and full bibliographies), this book is a landmark volume and an incredible achievement. Its timing is perfect given the current re-examination of the role of the male gatekeepers of our literature in the 1940s and 1950s, who decided that women's poetry was weak and excluded it from the volumes of poetry that were to become the canon. How things have changed -- at present the most exciting poetry is coming from high-profile young women poets who almost have cult status -- Hera Lindsay Bird and Tayi Tibble. Charmingly and unique, the book's chapters follow the structure of a house, with different poets being discussed and assessed in each of the house's rooms. The selection is enormously generous, the tone is at times gentle and accessible, and Green's reach is wide. She brings the pioneers of women's poetry -- Jessie Mackay, Blanche Baughan and Eileen Duggan -- back from the shadows and she also draws our attention to the remarkable stories of forgotten women poets such as Lola Ridge.
The collection features poignant short poems that reflect the author's journey through breast cancer, capturing the emotional and physical challenges from diagnosis to recovery. It explores the struggle of managing a life-threatening illness alongside everyday activities, offering insights into coping strategies and distractions. Each poem marks the passage of time through medical procedures, personal reflections, and daily routines, creating a heartfelt narrative of resilience and hope.
The book features eight poems inspired by Frances Hodgkins' paintings, each reflecting on a different artwork from the 2005 exhibition at the Auckland City Art Gallery. Following this, a series of autobiographical poems explores the author's personal experiences and the significant influence of art throughout their life, blending lyrical expression with insights into the relationship between creativity and self-discovery.
Engaging rhythms and vivid imagery bring zoo animals to life in this unique collection of poems crafted by poet Paula Green and 50 children during a creative outreach project. The children explored the zoo, describing various animals while learning poetic techniques. Accompanied by vibrant illustrations, the collection features an insightful introduction and an extended glossary of poetic terms, complete with examples from the zoo poems, making it a delightful resource for both young readers and aspiring poets.
Exploring the intertwining of motherhood and poetry, the author reflects on her life as a mother of three daughters. Through the metaphor of food and cooking, she illustrates the nurturing roles women play while expressing a poet's deep affection for language and fellow wordsmiths. This heartfelt narrative highlights the connections between familial love, creativity, and the art of communication.