Joy Jones

Joy Jones

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Joy Jones has taught creative writing and public speaking to middle school students and coached poetry slam teams. Her children's book Tambourine Moon (Simon & Schuster) was chosen in 2000 as a Kid's Pick of the Lists by the American Booksellers Association, selected as one of the best books for children by the black caucus of the ALA, and seen on Fox TV's hit show The Bernie Mac Show . She is also the author of Private Lessons: A Book of Meditations for Teachers (Andrews McMeel) and a contributor to the anthology Days I Moved Through Ordinary Sounds: The Teachers of WritersCorps in Poetry and Prose . Joy is the director of The Spoken Word, a performance poetry ensemble. She lives in Washington, DC. Visit her on the web at joyjonesonline.com.
31st December 1999

Tambourine Moon

Noni is scared walking home with Grandaddy at night in the city. But Grandaddy knows just how to help. He tells her the... MoreTambourine Moon

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7th May 2019

Fearless Public Speaking: A Guide for Beginners

Scared of speaking in public? You’re not alone! This accessible guide, written by a former teacher and poetry slam coach... MoreFearless Public Speaking: A Guide for Beginners

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29th October 2024

The Sky Is Not Blue

A boy's creativity and self-confidence challenge and inspire his teacher.What do you see outside your window? If you're ... MoreThe Sky Is Not Blue

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