Edited by Noreen Inglesi and David Dragone
Cover Art and Illustrated by Mary Ann Rossoni of Second Story Graphic
Janine Ouellette Sullivan’s poem was chosen out of 200 entries across the country
This publication is a collection of original works by poets of all age levels and backgrounds focusing on the themes of resilience, sustainable living and adapting to a changing climate. This book, which includes an introduction by Lauren Parmelee, Senior Director of Education of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, also contains a list of volunteer opportunities with and vital information about some of the key environmental agencies in Rhode Island, which are preserving and protecting open spaces, endangered species and our precious natural habitats and resources for future generations.
Bio: Noreen Inglesi, composer, vocalist and poet, just recently retired as a public school music teacher for the Town of North Providence where she was nominated for Teacher of the Year in 2003 and 2008. Noreen, who was also a member of the adjunct faculty for the Community College of Rhode Island for a number of years, is Artist in Residence for Notable Works Publication and Distribution Co., Inc. She received her Master’s Degree in Music Education and Composition at the University of Rhode Island. As a composer her commissions include two film projects with RI filmmaker Carla Ricci, the American Band, the Insight Quartet in Italy, the Culver Chamber Music Series in Los Angeles, CA, and the Colonial Theatre in Westerly, RI. Her music was also featured at Waterfire Providence and the State Ballet of Rhode Island. Noreen was awarded two project grants by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts focusing on Rhode Island’s natural environment. Her poetry has been published by Notable Works Publication, Crosswinds Poetry Journal and the Poetry Loft and her music has been recorded and released with the Contemporary Record Society, Andreu Marc Publications, The Music Library, Platinum Records and Notable Works Publication and Distribution Co., Inc.
