Twilight Chant
Author VisitsHolly Thompson
21 May 2025 (Tuesday, Wednesday)AgeS 3–6
Step into the magical world of twilight! In this interactive session, we’ll dive into the text of Twilight Chant—a lyrical exploration of animals coming to life as day turns to night.
Children will discover animals that thrive at dusk, then unleash their imagination by picking their favorite twilight creature. Together, we’ll brainstorm ideas, gather vivid details, and craft a unique poem—either individually or as a class. To make it even more fun, students can add accompanying actions to bring their poems to life! A creative, movement-filled workshop perfect for young minds to explore rhythm, language, and the wonders of the natural world.
Holly Thompson (US)
Holly Thompson is author of three verse novels for young people: Falling into the Dragon's Mouth; The Language Inside; and Orchards — winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, and the picture books Listening to Trees: George Nakashima, Woodworker; The Wakame Gatherers, Twilight Chant and One Wave at a Time. A graduate of the NYU Creative Writing Program and Regional Advisor Emeritus of SCBWI Japan, Holly writes poetry, fiction and nonfiction for children, teens and adults; teaches writing at Yokohama City University and UC Berkeley Extension; and visits schools in Japan, the U.S. and places in between. Visit her at www.hatbooks.com
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