Cedering fox biography definition
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Poetry in children’s literature:
Development of a genre
Abstract
This literature survey traces the development of poetry for children, primarily in the United States and Great Britain. Poetry published for children is rooted in oral literature, such as lullabies, ballads, and nursery rhymes. Early poetry printed specifically for children was most often instructional, morally edifying, and rhymed in order to aid in memorization. As Puritanism waned and new ideas about childhood and education emerged, poets began writing not only to instruct children, but also to tell a story and entertain. The acceptance of fantasy in the 19th century paved the way for a blossoming of poetry for children in the 20th century, encompassing elements of storytelling, fantasy, humor, light verse, multiculturalism, and social change. Ongoing advances in printing technology also affected developments in illustration. More recent trends include an increasingly visual approach to poetry in children&#
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Internationally known voice-over artist, Cedering Fox, joins us on LOVE SOMEONE today! If you've ever watched The Oscars, The People's Choice Awards, The GLAAD Awards (or any number of other televised events,) you've heard her unmistakable voice and incredible announcing skills at work.
Today I'm hoping to shine a light on Cedering's life's passion - WORDTheatre, a charitable organization she founded 20 years ago, bringing together incredible actors to read the words of impactful authors that "that awaken us to our humanity." With large and small events in Los Angeles, New York, and London, a robust school visitation program, and access to video-taped presentations via their web page, a WORDTheatre membership is the gift you didn't know you needed, but won't want to wait to give yourself!
Pull up a chair, and come on in as I chat it up with Cederling! ~ Delilah
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WordTheatre
Non-profit organization, founded 2003
WORDTheatre is a non-profit organization founded in 2003 that champions literature by staging live readings of contemporary short stories and curating original themed productions in Los Angeles, New York, and London.
These performances, both live and recorded feature well-known authors, actors, and musicians.
WORDTheatreUK was recognized with charitable status by the UK Charity Commission in the fall of 2023.
History
[edit]WORDTheatre was founded in 2003 by Cedering Fox, producer, theatre director, and voiceover artist who still serves as the organization's Artistic Director.[1] Fox is the daughter of the Swedish-American award-winning poet, writer, and artist Siv Cedering. In 1989, Fox was asked to partner with Darrell Larson, on The Great Writers Series: Literary Evenings at The Met in Los Angeles. The series featured authors Sam Shepard, Peter Matthiessen, James Ellroy and actors Ed Harris, Holly Hunter