Haiku is a uniquely Japanese form of poetry that uses vivid words and imagery to capture a feeling or a moment in just three lines. Short but powerful, haiku poems are easy and fun to write and share with your friends. Haiku has become increasingly popular in school curriculums around the world, particularly among teachers introducing students to the art of poetry as well as Asian history and heritage. The activities in this haiku for kids book will show you how to create haiku, and will help you to think up meaningful words and images with which you can write your own beautiful poetry. Write Your Own Haiku For Kids introduces four styles of haiku to readers with clear explanations and numerous examples. This book includes chapters on: Your first haiku how to get started writing this classic form of poetry Haiku about Nature a traditional element in haiku Haibun Haiku with a short story Haiga Haiku with a drawing Renga Haiku that you write together with friends. The study and creation of haiku is a great way to have fun with both writing and reading poetry while exploring an exceptional aspects of Japanese culture.

About the Author
Patricia Donegan served on the faculty of East-West poetics at Naropa University under Allen Ginsberg and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, was a student of haiku master Seishi Yamaguchi, and a Fulbright scholar to Japan. She is a meditation teacher, previous poetry editor for Kyoto Journal, and a longtime member of the Haiku Society of America. Her books on haiku have combined scholarship and insight in reaching young and old to inspire and sustain a lifelong interesting in haiku poetry, in both Japanese and English.

Reviews
"A glossary and a haiku resource guide round out this excellent choice for children as well as teachers seeking fresh materials for poetry units." --Booklist
"This wonderful step-by-step guide teaches children and adults about the art of haiku and renga (linked poem). Beginning with simple instructions and advancing on to activities, poetry students can learn and grow from the rich history and examples of thought processes presented here. (...) VERDICT A well-constructed and thoughtful guide for fledgling poets. School and classroom libraries will want to purchase." -- School Library Journal
"This book gives a bit of history as well as what a haiku is and then gives the seven steps to writing a haiku. [...] Have you ever written a haiku? They are fun to write and read! Be sure to check out this fun book to get you started." -- Crafty Moms Share blog



Book Information
ISBN 9780804849296
Author Patricia Donegan
Format Hardback
Page Count 48
Imprint Tuttle Publishing
Publisher Tuttle Publishing