T. Anders Carson

T. Anders Carson been published in 29 countries. His work has appeared on such diverse broadcasts as NPR, local University radio stations, Swedish Provincial Radio and the CBC. In 2000, he had a residency at The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico. He has published two books of poetry entitled A Different Shred of Skin and Folding the Crane. He is currently working on his 3rd collection of poetry tentatively entitled This Side UP. He lives in a small village with his wife and two kids by a lake.

Awards
Scottish International Open Poetry Competition Finalist (International Section) 1999 (SCO).
Scottish International Open Poetry Competition Finalist (International Section ) 1999/2000 (SCO).
Canadian Poetry Association 2000 Poetry Contest Winner 2000 (CAN).
Ontario Poetry Association 2001 Free Verse Poetry Contest Winner 2001 (CAN).
Scottish International Open Poetry Competition (International Section) 2002 (SCO).
Scottish International Open Poetry Competition (International Section) 2003 (SCO).
Canadian Poetry Association 2003 Poetry Contest Honourable Mention 2003 (CAN).
The 2003 Ray Burrell Award 3rd Place 2003 (CAN).

Selected Publications
A Different Shred of Skin (Undead Poets Press, 2000) ISBN 1930769008.
STAIN (recording, 1999) ISBN 189449802X.
Folding the Crane (Alley Cat Editions, 2002) ISBN 1894498038.

Books in Print
Carson, T. Anders

A Different Shred of Skin. Poetry (Undead Poets Press, 2000) ISBN 1930769008, $18.95.
STAIN. Poetry CD (1999) ISBN 189449802X, $15.00.
Folding the Crane (Alley Cat Editions, 2002) ISBN 1894498038. $18.95.

T. Anders Carson. R.R. #2, Portland, ON  K0G 1V0
carson@rideau.net

Poet in the School
(Portland, ON)

carson@rideau.net

T. Anders Carson been published in 29 countries. His work has appeared on such diverse broadcasts as NPR, local University radio stations, Swedish Provincial Radio and the CBC. In 2000, he had a residency at The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico. He has published two books of poetry entitled A Different Shred of Skin and Folding the Crane. He is currently working on his 3rd collection of poetry tentatively entitled This Side UP. He lives in a small village with his wife and two kids by a lake.

Grade Levels: Grade 2 to OAC.

Fees: $300 plus gas

Classroom Approach:
I will come into the classroom and help the kids see that if you turn off the Nintendo, if but briefly, that poetry can be fun. I have a love for poetry that bubbles out into the class. Usually start with informal talk with the kids and then read a few poems and then I hear some of the poems that the kids have been working on. There is nothing like having an encouraging writer listen to an aspiring writer. It changed my life when in Grade 9 a poet came to my classroom. I am comfortable working with kids from Grade 2 to OAC. I have an understanding of young people and can relate to them. The kids will come away with a renewed respect for writers and the things we have to do to follow the craft ( from lifting timber to delivering mail...) My poetry is for adults mostly but I always read age appropriate material. Looking forward to igniting the creative spark in your classroom