12 A Starred Kirkus Indie ReviewI received a starred “Kirkus Review” for my book Jump! Jump! Jump! Stacey. The review reads, “… A […] This entry was posted in Books Children Children's Literature Language & Words and tagged 12X12Book Challenge Black Creatives Childrens Book Fair BosKidLitCollective Independent Author Jump Jump Jump Stacey Kirkus Indie Kirkus Review Read aloud books for children SCBWINE Stacey Became a Frog One Day Stacey Huggins Books What's the Baby's Name Stacey on December 8, 2024 by Candelaria Silva
Po-Po-Poetry Month – Abria SmithApril is the 25th anniversary of National Poetry Month, a celebration of poets and poetry, started by the […] This entry was posted in Black People Books Boston Language & Words Laughter & Joy self-esteem Women Writing - ideas & samples and tagged Abria Smith Candelaria Silva Clarence Major Creative Entrepreneur Fellowship National Poetry Month Poetry Sombody Soup on April 20, 2021 by Candelaria Silva
2 Po-Po-Poetry: Honey, I LoveIn honor of National Poetry Month, I am kick off a series of poetry posts by featuring Honey, […] This entry was posted in Black People Books Celebration Children Children's Literature Language & Words Laughter & Joy Reading self-esteem The Family and tagged Black girl joy Diane and Leo Dillon Eloise Greenfield Honey I Love Jan Spivey Gilchrist on April 12, 2021 by Candelaria Silva
5 The Illusion of Peace Without Justice by Candelaria SilvaPeace over justice has always been my wayChoosing, preferring to stay out of the frayNow, I see this […] This entry was posted in Black People Language & Words Power - Politics & Race and tagged Black Lives Matter No justice no peace social justice tsunami of evil on June 4, 2020 by Candelaria Silva
4 Distance ReadingMy reading distances me; it takes me away from people I love. It sometimes forms a barrier. I […] This entry was posted in Language & Words Musings about life Reading The Family words of wisdom and tagged Aplogy Readaholic THings that create distance on May 24, 2020 by Candelaria Silva
10 Uncovering and Rediscovering My Corners during Covid-19 PandemicSheltering in place during the Covid-19 pandemic is allowing me to uncover and rediscover the corners of my […] This entry was posted in Celebration Encouragement Language & Words Musings about life With Gratitude & Thanks Women and tagged Alice Walker Candelaria Silva coping Corid-19 pandemic gratitude Langston Hughes Ms magazine quarantine sheltering in place Solitude sun music Toni Morrison on April 8, 2020 by Candelaria Silva
6 Longing for the times when I was living free – ...Longing for the times that used to be How many new lives will be made? How many bills […] This entry was posted in Language & Words Musings about life and tagged Candelaria Silva Covid-19; panedemic doomsday Lucille Clifton pandemic behavior on March 17, 2020 by Candelaria Silva
7 Accepting the message despite the deliveryI have learned not to let the messenger or delivery method obscure the truth of the information being […] This entry was posted in Advice Friendship Language & Words Love & relationships words of wisdom and tagged Candelaria Silva-Collins criticism Feedback on July 7, 2019 by Candelaria Silva
12 So much more than prettyIt struck me the other day that the most and often only thing I hear people say to […] This entry was posted in Beauty Celebration Children Language & Words and tagged Candelaria Silva cuteness granddaughters grandsons Margaret Hamilton praising girls Prettiness Wizard of Oz on October 10, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
4 Our Love in Write on the Dot Volume IVThere is no greater thrill for me than seeing something I’ve written in print. and I am pleased […] This entry was posted in Dorchester Language & Words Love & relationships Publications Walking and tagged Candelaria Silva Dorchester lyrics Write on the Dot; UMass Boston on May 23, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
10 You don’t have to post it just cause you wrote ...You don’t have to post it just cause you wrote it. Everything you think, you don’t have to […] This entry was posted in Language & Words Musings about life Uncategorized Writing - ideas & samples and tagged band on the run lyrics blog post Candelaria Silva listening to something lynda mccartney paul mccartney rough draft self-silencing weariness writing drafts on May 9, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
In fascination and in loveI have this habit – I fall in love with people regularly. I find people fascinating. I meet […] This entry was posted in Language & Words Love & relationships and tagged BAMS Festival Candelaria Silva Front Porch Arts Collective Marcus Gardley NAAC Boston Write on the Dot on April 18, 2018 by Candelaria Silva
2 Hiding in plain viewIt is not unknown to me. I actually do know it. I’ve been to that place, I’ve seen […] This entry was posted in Art Boston Community Language & Words and tagged Bartlett Pear Sculpture Boston Globe Derek Lumpkins Dorchester headlines Laura Baring-Gould WGBH News on July 21, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
Po-Po-Poetry – David Bickham – National Poetry MonthI met David Bickham about 18 years ago when he was living in Boston. He promised me that […] This entry was posted in Celebration Language & Words Love & relationships Uncategorized Writing - ideas & samples and tagged black men David Bickham Jackson Missisippi National Poetry Month Poetry on April 28, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
2 Po-Po-Poetry: Toi Derricotte – Cave Canem – National Poetry ...This selection for National Poetry Month features Toi Derricotte and accomplished poet and champion of Black poets. She is co-founder […] This entry was posted in Books Language & Words Publications Writing - ideas & samples and tagged Cave Canem National Poetry Month Toi Derricotte on April 24, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
2 Po-Po-Poetry: James A. LaFond-Lewis (National Poetry Month)My Celebration of National Poetry Month * – Po-Po-Poetry continues with this post featuring James LaFond-Lewis (Jim to […] This entry was posted in Books Boston Language & Words Publications and tagged CW Books James A. LaFond-Leiws Mississippi's Restaurant National Poetry Month on April 19, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
3 Po-Po-Poetry – Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia RankineCitizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine won the PEN Open Book Award and the PEN Literary Award, […] This entry was posted in Black People Books Language & Words Power - Politics & Race and tagged Claudia Rankine; Citizen: An American Lyric; National Poetry Month on April 14, 2017 by Candelaria Silva
2 Po-Po-Poetry Month – Antonia GeorgeI am way behind on posting another poem. My computer went down and I’ve been pretty busy. Now […] This entry was posted in Language & Words Writing - ideas & samples and tagged Antonia George college poetry National Poetry Month Ntozake Shange Po-Po-Poetry on April 12, 2017 by Candelaria Silva