Literature Archives - San Lorenzo Valley Post

SLV High Alum Publishes Book: The Winds of Beyond

June 18, 2021July 3, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner It all started in 2016 at the White Raven coffee shop in Felton. “I had this little notebook with random ideas. I was supposed to be studying.” San Lorenzo Valley High School graduate Sampson Miller admits to being a horrible student. He would doodle in class – spaceships, otherworldly concepts, and “stories in his head.” By his… Read More

My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: A Guide to Writing Poetry and Speaking Your Truth

July 1, 2020March 18, 2021 slvpost.combooks, writers0 comment

My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: A Guide to Writing Poetry and Speaking Your Truth by Patrice Vecchione is unique in its approach. It encourages teens to find their voices, to articulate what matters to them most—both personally and politically—whether it be boldly to an outside audience or just privately for themselves. Read More

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Viral Verse: Poetry of the Pandemic

June 1, 2020March 18, 2021 slvpost.combooks0 comment

Viral Verse: Poetry of the Pandemic is a spirited anthology of 70 poems that explore the “beauty and terror of human experience” during the shelter-at-home over the first two months of the pandemic. Read More