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Furrow and Fire

Wendy DeGroat

A poet and teacher-librarian contemplates what to cultivate in her next chapter and muses on this one, exploring purpose, belonging, wonder, creativity, human rights, aging, fear, loss, gratitude, faith, nature, tech, money, & more.

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    Wendy is a teacher-librarian, poet, and listener who delights in being near rivers, trees, and books, connecting people with sources that fuel their curiosity and creativity, building beloved community, and getting lost in writing or research.

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