Where Happiness Grows
May 13, 2021
by Janice Surlin Happiness grows deep within you and me, From seeds God has planted to bloom naturally— Our good thoughts and actions I know
Praise for Janice Surlin's Books
“[The Greatest World: We Can Make it Together] does a lovely job of interweaving poetry with science. . .it makes for a lovely read for any age.”
—Bernice Filerman, Ph.D., professor of biology
“[The Greatest World: We Can Make it Together] is a charming book. The words are fun and the illustrations are delightful. Best of all, parents will enjoy it as much as children, as they have their own special section.”
— Norma Libman, an award-winning author whose books include the children’s book Hannah’s Day at School; adult historical fiction, Lonely River Village: A Novel of Secret Stories; and memoir, The Story of the Story: What I Wrote and Why
Janice Surlin's Blog
Bless You, Miss Liberty
May 13, 2021
by Janice Surlin She holds her torch high for the whole world to see, A beacon of hope for those who “yearn to breathe free”;
A HEART MEANS LOVE
May 13, 2021
by Janice Surlin My heart is filled with love to share— Each beat repeats how much I care, And though it may seem rather small,
TODAY A READER, TOMORROW A LEADER!*
May 10, 2021
Celebrating Children’s Book Week (May 3-9) By Janice Surlin “Facebook” is great for keeping in touch, Sharing whatever, expounding, and such— But the “book” part
Happy National Pi Day to You, And Dr. Seuss, Happy Birthday Too!
April 14, 2021
By Janice Surlin My previous poem about pancakes Made me think again if I Should choose another “food” subject— What better choice for March than
HATS OFF TO HUBBLE!
April 14, 2021
(April 2021; 31 years in space) By Janice Surlin “Double, double toil and trouble,” Words to create a witch’s brew— But leave it up to
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BEETHOVEN, HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! (2020)
December 10, 2020
by Janice Surlin Beethoven—1770-1827 Da-Da-Da-DUM! Just hearing these notes, We’re immediately smitten With the most famous first four Ever to be written! The holidays are
HAPPY NATIONAL AUTHOR’S DAY!
November 6, 2020
By Janice Surlin I just discovered to my delight That such a day exists— So wishing fellow authors A happy day, I can’t resist! A
