Relax: New And Selected Poems

by Ana Monnar

New and Selected Poems "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Blue" are the four parts incorporated in the book titled Relax. Part 1, Something Old, consists of selected poems from Half Full, Or Half Empty?, Poetry from Planet Earth and Gold and Glitter written by Ana Monnar. Part 2, Something New, is a section of poems that have not been published before this title. Part 3, Something Borrowed, provides quotes and proverbs from long ago. Part 4, Something Blue, offers poems with the word blue appearing somewhere in the verse. Ana Monnar has written poetry for young adults and children’s books. Relax is intended for a more mature audience. Some of the poems in Part 2 will be considered witty, gloomy, cynical, contemptuous, while others are inspirational. So relax and be ready to go on a journey that will provoke your emotions.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published December 28, 2004

About the author

Ana Monnar earned a Master of Science Degree in the area of Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Florida International University (FIU). Ana Monnar has been teaching for 30 years. She’s taught second, third, and fourth grades. She also had the opportunity to work as a Reading Curriculum Specialist and Reading Leader. Ms. Monnar is currently teaching second grade. She has written successful grant proposals and earned the title, “Teacher of the Year” in the 1980’s. The Miami Herald, Neighbors Section, featured Ana Monnar as “Super Teacher” on November 27,2003. Only one teacher a month from both public and private schools earns the prestigious recognition. Ana Monnar has inspired many learners to write award winning literary pieces. Her students have won trophies and certificates for regional and district contests. To this day Ana Monnar is helping adults, as well as young authors achieve their dreams. It is a rewarding gift that will live on through centuries in The Library of Congress, classrooms, public libraries, media centers, and fine bookstores worldwide. Ana Monnar is the founder and president of Readers Are Leaders U.S.A., Inc. established in 2002. Lulu is the Yorkie rescue and family member, featured in Ana Monnar’s registered trademark Readers Are Leaders U.S.A. logo. Ana Monnar started writing in 2002 when her late husband started getting progressively worse with Alzheimer's disease. Her first poem was titled, Half Full Or Half Empty?

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