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| Rudolph the Reindeer by Shannon Bryan, 6 yrs |
Sunsets
are beautiful
and Snow-on-the-Mountain*
at Christmastime
and a smile.
The sun
feels nice
and the beach;
even saltwater
burning your eyes.
Guavas taste
good
and fresh picked
mangoes
and a just-for-fun
game of dominoes.
The stars are nice
at night
and grass for lying
in
and the scent of fresh
baked sugarcakes
blowing in on the wind.
*Snow-on-the-mountain is a type of flower found in the Caribbean; it flowers white and only at Christmas
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About the author...
Joanne C. Hillhouse (who also writes under the name 'jhohadli') is the author of two books of fiction: The Boy from Willow Bend and Dancing Nude in the Moonlight. A former Breadloaf fellow, her fiction and poetry have, also, appeared in Tongues of the Ocean, Mythium, Ma Comère, The Caribbean Writer, Calabash, Sea Breeze, Women Writers: A Zine, and more. She was awarded a 2004 UNESCO Honour Award for her contribution to literacy and the literary arts. Among her projects are the Wadadli Youth Pen Prize. She’s a freelance writer, journalist, editorial consultant, and producer (having worked in print, film, and TV). For more, visit www.jhohadli.com.
About the illustrator...
Shannon Bryan is 6 years old and lives in Barbados.
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