Joann Gardner

Joann Gardner’s stories and poems have appeared in many publications including Connecticut Review, Seneca Review and Madison Review. She is Associate Professor of English at Florida State University.

RUNAWAY WITH WORDS: A SHORT COURSE ON POETRY AND HOW TO TAKE IT WITH YOU
BY JOANN GARDNER
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"This is a powerful and inspiring collection, one that will speak to teens because it's written by teens. It's also a great resource for teachers of writing who work with youth, all of whom need caring adults who prod them gently toward self expression, a powerful source of healing" -Kliatt.

RUNAWAY WITH WORDS: POEMS FROM FLORIDA'S YOUTH SHELTERS EDITED BY JOANN GARDNER
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Written by participants in the Runaway with Words program, these poems take us into the domain of runaway, abused, and abandoned, teenagers. We emerge from these pages with a new understanding of their lives, an appreciation for the resiliency of the human spirit, and a growing respect for the creative abilities of these marginalized youth.