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Passionately Presented By
Dr. Arlene A. Carter,
"The Dream Lady"


Poetry Samples
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Performances & Fees
PPP "On The Road"
Poems by Students
Vision & Reviews
I Am Your Guest

Program Offerings

Social Events:
  • Family Reunions
  • Club Meetings
  • Celebrations
  • Parties
Educational Events:

  • Book Festivals
  • Writing-Reading Workshops
  • Library Month Celebrations

Multicultural Awareness Events:
  • Therapeutic Workshops
  • Senior Citizen Center Events
  • African-American History Programs
  • Nursing Home Events

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A.jpg - 949 Bytesrlene A. Carter (The Dream Lady) is founder of POETRY PIZZAZZ PLUS!, a demonstrative and informative reading-centered program in which the language of poetry is explored through dramatizations, recitations, and rhythmic interpretations. Arlene has taught reading and English in Pittsylvania County Schools since 1974. In August 1996 she earned her doctorate in reading education from The University of Virginia. She has worked as an assistant professor in the reading department of James Madison University and as an adjunct professor at Piedmont Virginia Community College. Her passion for poetry is shared through presentations at schools (k-college), seminars, conferences, workshops, and other special events. Participants join "The Dream Lady" in high-energy poetry activities designed to encourage movement, thinking, and creativity. Musical instruments are included. Happy Dolls are used as tools to promote character traits such as love, honesty, respect, trustworthiness, and etc.

The following projects are in motion:

   (1) JUST RIGHT: A Poetry Pizzazz Plus! Writing Project, a workbook for classroom teachers geared toward enhancing writing skills, (2) PROJECT UNIVERSE: a 15-part Cd/Dvd series, and (3) PROJECT BLACK BOOTS: a program to provide on-the-job training to "at risk" young people (apprentices) in the area of renovating and/or building houses under the guidance and supervision of a licensed contractor.

H.jpg - 928 Byteser books, Cracking Walnuts & Other Goodies, Tucked In Real Real Tight, and Between Nighttime Dreams: A Mama-Daughter Journey, and Soppin' Gravy at the Kitchen Table, are reflections of some of her varied experiences from childhood to adulthood. She has also published Love, Laughter, & Tears: An SOL Parental Involvement Activity Book.

ou Are Not Alone: Making The Journey Through Alzheimer’s With A Loved One, her most recent work, was released by Publisher’s Syndication, International in 2003

The Dream Lady! Arelene A. Carter A.jpg - 949 Bytess a student of the universe, Arlene enjoys relaxing with family and special friends, traveling to awaiting adventures, writing letters, visiting and encouraging young prison inmates, and communicating with Robert Epps (a quadriplegic in Meadowview Nursing Home in Northfield, New Jersey) and Rodney Redd (a young neighbor who has multiple sclerosis).

   As part of Project Universe's 15 part Cd series --- Just A Teaspoon of Lamp Oil & Sugar

   Cd #1 Poetrytelling & More ($25) (No shipping and handling)

   Call or write to place an order, please.

I.jpg - 630 Bytesf your school or organization would like poetry presented in a fun, exciting way, contact:

Dr. Arlene A. Carter (The Dream Lady)
3224 Brookside Road
Axton, VA 24054-3058
Phone: (434) 685-3789
E-mail: happyfoot@poetrypizzazzplus.com



EDMAR VERSES
Ed (Edward Carter, father)
Mar (Marion Carter, mother)

Got something to say, but not sure how to say it? Let EDMAR VERSES do the job for you. You may “rhyme it out” or just use plain, straight-talking words. EDMAR VERSES, the way to go for creativity and sensitivity, will make you proud of your creation no matter how you choose to say it. You get to say it just like you want it said!

Finished products … Beginning price..$55.00 Complimentary (8 X 10) frame included at no extra cost.

Interested?  EDMAR VERSES 3224 Brookside Road Axton, VA 24054
             Phone: (434) 685-3789 e-mail: acarterp@kimbanet.com

EDMAR VERSES is a product of Poetry Pizzazz Plus!


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