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Lawrence J. Clark offers assembly programs, performances, speaking engagements, writing workshops, and teacher in-service training for schools, libraries, churches, community centers, detention centers, prisons, jails, festivals, fairs, community events, corporate events, fund raising dinners, fund raising events, and more. See http://singingpoetguy.com for more information.
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Lawrence J. ClarkThe Singing Poet Guy
20+ Years Teaching Experience:
•Literature•Composition
•Creative Writing
Educated in his Field:
BA in English
Communications
William Carey College
MA in English
University of
Texas-Pan American
PhD in English
Texas A&M University
Performing in public schools, churches, and libraries
The Ballad of Dinkle and Other Kid's Favorites is Lawrence J. Clark's first volume specifically geared toward
elementary age children.
It includes some of the younger set's favorite songs, poems, and stories, including “The Blue-Tongued Skink.”
The Magic of Mechanics is a delightful collection of poetry, song lyrics, and shortprose written byLawrence J. Clark.
Many of the poems
are based on themes of family relation-
ships and characters
Clark has encountered in over 25 years of performing, writing, and working in 14 states.
Teachers and librarians have long praised Clark's poetry for itsaccessibilityand immediateapplication inthe classroom
and many of his
most popular works are performed at his live events.
For over 25 years, Lawrence has delighted audiences across the United States with his one-man show
consisting of music, poetry, storytelling, and dramatic
performances.
His literary works have been published in numerous
journals, and have been used in both K-12 and
college classrooms across the U.S. and around the
world. The Bozo Incident
The Magic of Mechanics
Of Poetry and Cockroaches
My Father’s Son
Or So They Said
A gifted and honored songwriter, his songs have
been included on compilations published by MyTexasMusic.com, Texas Music Magazine, and the Houston Association of
Acoustic Musicians (HAAM).
In his compelling presentations, Clark moves swiftly from a humorous anecdote to a serious poem to a wacky song to a philosophical point, and maintains the audience's attention to get his message across:Writing is
fun!Reading is exciting!
Learning is the key to
a successful
future!
For more information aboutLawrence J. Clark
please visit: singingpoetguy.com
