Rod Martin's Poetic Madness: Poetry for a New World and All Earth's Children

About this episode

This episode explores the literary contributions of Rod Martin, focusing on his works aimed at inspiring educators and students.

Explore the literary world of Rod Martin, a multi-talented author, poet, songwriter, and playwright nestled in the lush rainforest of Kahalu'u, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. With a rich background of thirty years as an educator in Hawaii Public Schools, Rod has recently retired and dedicated his pen to creating a diverse collection of books aimed at inspiring teachers and captivating readers. For educators seeking to infuse creativity into their classrooms, "Drama Games and Acting Exercises" is a comprehensive guide on seamlessly integrating improvisational theatre into the curriculum. "Future Poets" opens up new horizons in the world of poetry, offering a guide for writing innovative styles. Meanwhile, "Write On" provides an invaluable resource, brimming with writing prompts and quotations to ignite the spark of creativity in students.

People in this episode

Host: Quippy Quill

Guest: Rod Martin

Topics covered

• poetry
• education
• creative writing
• theatre
• literature

Keywords

• Rod Martin
• poetry
• education
• creative writing
• theatre exercises
• Hawaii

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hawaii Public Schools

Books & works: Drama Games and Acting Exercises, Future Poets, Write On

Places: Kahalu'u, Oahu, Hawaii

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