The book of Judith : opening hearts through poetry / edited by Spoon Jackson, Mark Foss, and Sara Press.
| Other author | Jackson, Spoon, editor. |
| Other author | Foss, Mark, editor. |
| Other author | Press, Sara, editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : New Village Press, 2022. |
| Description | 1 volume : illustrations (black and white) ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | In that light / Judith Tannenbaum -- True colors / Allie Horevitz -- Seeing beyond : a love letter / Barbara Schaefer -- Breathing / Tenesha Smith -- A place called human / Spoon Jackson -- From broken to whole / Boston Woodard -- Imaginary landscapes / Fury Young -- Running with Judith / Luis J. Rodriguez -- Twenty-five years of walking with Judith / Janet Heller -- Talk to Judith / Leah Joki -- "You must feel the rocks beneath your feet" / devorah major -- My odyssey with judith / Neelanjana Bannerjee -- An offering of sky and sea / Aracely Gonzalez -- At the edge of skin and shore / J. Ruth Gendler -- Truly, deeply, madly understood / Amy Friedman -- December / Judith Tannenbaum -- The Morada / Barbara Schaefer -- A bardo prayer / Kate Dougherty -- Judith letting go / Mark Dowie -- Thank you, Judith / Marna Wolak -- For Judith (after "December") / Roseli Ilano -- Winter light (after "December") / Maw Shein Win -- Disguised as a poem / Elmo Chattman, Jr. -- A question of perspective / Kate Dougherty -- A future with fewer walls and more poets / Anna Plemons and Jim Carlson -- Showing truth through fiction : a nouvella / Bill Cleveland -- Spoon says to write reckless / Judith Tannenbaum -- Space worth fighting for / Katie Adams -- Being human together / Wendy Jason -- Crossing paths with Judith / Joseph Lea -- From student to shepherd / Tiffany Golden. |
| Abstract | "An homage to the life of poet, writer, and teaching artist Judith Tannenbaum and her impact on incarcerated and marginalized students. The Book of Judith honors Judith Tannenbaum but also reflects, through both form and content, on the complexities of seeing both the parts and the whole. The book presents different aspects of Judith-poet, teaching artist, friend, mentor, colleague-through a collection of original poetry, prose, essay, illustration, and fiction from 33 contributors. In so doing, it echoes her own determination to perceive contradiction without judgment. For the next generation of teaching artists in Corrections and elsewhere, the book serves as an inspiration on the qualities needed to survive and thrive in a multi-faceted, ever-changing environment.* The book is divided into four sections, separated by riveting black and white pencil drawings inspired by the lives of those serving life in prison without possibility of parole. In Unfinished Conversations, contributors share their bond with Judith Tannenbaum through prose and excerpts from letters both real and imagined. In the second section, After December, poets reflect on the life, artistry, and legacy of Judith. The third section, Looking and Listening, focuses on the truth-seeking qualities that Judith brought to her work. The fourth section, Legacy, features work from winners of an award and a fellowship bestowed in her name"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Book of Judith. First edition New York : New Village Press, 2022 9781613321768 |
| Genre/form | Anecdotes. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| LCCN | 2021062323 |
| ISBN | 9781613321744 |
| ISBN | 9781613321751 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1613321759 |
| ISBN | 1613321740 |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
| ISBN | (international ebook) |