I'm Allergic to School!: Funny Poems and Songs about School

ISBN: 1416929479

Author: Pottle, Robert

Condition: New

Selling Points1. Robert Pottle is a prolific Giggle Poet whose work has been published in six popular Meadowbrook Press poetry anthologies.2. An ex-teacher, Pottles poetry describes the hilarious misadventures that occur every day in school.3. Pottle is a rising star on the school circuit. He presents poetry workshopsin schools throughout New England and from coast to coast.4. Pottle also visits bookstores when hes on the road. (to be announced)5. Feature for Poetry Month bookstore promotions.6. Pottle is a brilliant new talent (like Kenn Nesbitt) who Lansky believes has star quality.Print- National print media campaign targeting reviewers and childrens editors at top 100 dailies- Regional and local media campaign to promote interviews with Robert Pottle- Press release & book to top 20 childrens magazines- Promotion to schools and libraries through education & library publicationsTV- Local TV campaign for Robert Pottle based on his travel schedule in conjunction with school visits.Radio- Nationwide childrens radio program campaignOnlineOnline publicity on the two top childrens poetry websites www.gigglepoetry.com and www.poetry4kids.comPromotion on parenting and lifestyle websitesOther- Promote local area school visits for the author- Bookstore signings in cities where poet lives- Book will be promoted at schools, conferences, events at which Robert Pottle is scheduled to speak during the yearThis book contains 18 hilarious poems and songs about the funnier-than-fiction misadventures that occur every day at school, such as ripping pants on the playground, stapling shirts to shoelaces in art class, having embarrassing accidents at the kindergarten concert, and scoring unlikely game-winning soccer goals. Pottle has performed these poems in schools from coast to coast, so its no surprise they passed Meadowbrook Presss poetry panel testing with flying colors. The four-color illustrations by Mike and Carl Gordon that accompany each poem/song are equally entertaining and giggle-packed!Robert Pottle is one of the most prolific and popular Giggle Poets in North America. He is coauthor of Tinkle, Tinkle, Little Tot, and his poems are featured in five other Meadowbrook Press anthologies of humorous poetry. His 20 best poems and songs are now featured in his first solo poetry collection, Im Allergic to School! It contains humorous depictions of everyday events only a former teacher could capture in print.Moonbeam Book Awards 2008 SILVER AWARD: Childrens Poetry