“Purim and the Beetles of Our Lady”, a Poem by Maxine Kumin
What do one of the key women in Jewish history and the key woman in Christian history have in common?
Poetry
“Wellfleet, Cape Cod”, a poem by Maxine Kumin
Nature may be beautiful, but it is not benevolent.
“Ancient History in the Eye Center”, a poem by Maxine Kumin
No matter how good the medical care is, getting your eyes treated is intense….
Maxine Kumin, “Radford, Virginia 1904
Text and response for Maxine Kumin’s poem, “Radford, Virginia, 1904” from her book And Short the Season
Spotlight on Poet Maxine Kumin, born June 6, 1925
All about Maxine Kumin and why you want to read her poetry.
“Going Down”, a poem by Maxine Kumin
They call it climigration, these experts on vast shoreline loss
and islands swept by rising seas….
Poet of the Month on The Lois Level
Here’s all you need to know about the reoccurring feature of The Lois Level, Poet of the Month!
Reading Your Way Into the Christmas Spirit
Whatever the situation, I always think a good book can help. That’s just the way I roll. So if you want to get into the Christmas spirit literarily, here are some great options…most of which you can find in your local library. The right book can also make a great group gift, meaning one gift …
The Layers of Chicago: Reading “An American Summer: Love and Death in Chicago” in Chicago
Why I Read An American Summer I’m a very new transplant to Chicago. First, let me say that I absolutely love it here. Amazingly, I live in a small but affordable high rise building that looks out on Lake Michigan, and I live a 10 minutes’ walk from the beach, so I frequently head down …
The Lois Level Reads New Jersey
This article is a part of a series on State Reads. Please leave a comment if there are any omissions or errors, particularly when the books themselves have a strong local connection. The purpose of this series is to celebrate the similarities and differences found in different regions of the United States. We also hope …
