a child walks in the dark
a child walks in the dark
Darren C. Demaree
Inspired by his new collection, a child walks in the dark, award-winning poet and author Darren C. Demaree hosts a new podcast on creativity and parenting. Each week Darren and a series of other parents in creative careers will join up to discuss a different theme or challenge to raising children. Their joy, their narrative and languages, their lineage and authorship...Each episode will explore the role of a creative person as a parent as they attempt to navigate the world their young people are growing into. Look for the first episode in November, with many more to come this fall/winter.
Ep 25: Shannon Frost Greenstein - there's no place to go
On this episode, "summer is open", Darren and Shannon Frost Greenstein get a chance to discuss developing a child's evolving understanding of their place in the world.  Make sure to listen to the end of the podcast to hear Darren read his poem "there's no place to go" from the a child walks in the dark collection (available now from Harbor Editions) that inspired the theme for this episode.
Aug 5, 2022
35 min
Ep 24: Shannon Elizabeth Hardwick - summer is open
On this episode, "summer is open", Darren and Shannon Elizabeth Hardwick get a chance to discuss developing a child's evolving adventures and freedom.  Make sure to listen to the end of the podcast to hear Darren read his poem "summer is open" from the a child walks in the dark collection (available now from Harbor Editions) that inspired the theme for this episode.
Jul 29, 2022
35 min
Ep 23: Sara Moore Wagner - that coal
On this episode, "that coal", Darren and Sara Moore Wagner get a chance to discuss developing a child's evolving language as the world presents itself to them.  Make sure to listen to the end of the podcast to hear Darren read his poem "that coal" from the a child walks in the dark collection (available now from Harbor Editions) that inspired the theme for this episode.
Jul 15, 2022
29 min
Ep 22: Kimberly Ann Priest - she is enough to break open any atom
On this episode, "she is enough to break open any atom", Darren and Kimberly Ann Priest get a chance to discuss developing a child's confidence and independence.  Make sure to listen to the end of the podcast to hear Darren read his poem "she is enough to break open any atom" from the a child walks in the dark collection (available now from Harbor Editions) that inspired the theme for this episode.
Jun 10, 2022
33 min
Ep 21: Kolleen Carney Hoepfner - her body
On this episode, "her body", Darren and Kolleen Carney Hoepfner get a chance to discuss the anger, sadness, and fierce love that is generated in a parent's heart when others attempt to impose themselves on a child's body and their choices about their body.  Make sure to listen to the end of the podcast to hear Darren read his poem "her body" from the a child walks in the dark collection (available now from Harbor Editions) that inspired the theme for this episode.
May 27, 2022
36 min
Ep 20: Jack Bedell - not the dead boy on the news
On this episode, "not the dead boy on the news", Darren and Jack Bedell get a chance to discuss grief, activism, and the changing contexts of a child's development. Make sure to listen to the end of the podcast to hear Darren read his poem "not the dead boy on the news" from the a child walks in the dark collection (available now from Harbor Editions) that inspired the theme for this episode.
May 13, 2022
37 min
Ep 19: Marianne Chan - an orange fruit bowl
On this episode, "an orange fruit bowl", Darren and Marianne Chan get a chance to discuss gender expectations, a child's right to their own narrative, and how parents can support their children as they mature into themselves. Make sure to listen to the end of the podcast to hear Darren read his poem "an orange fruit bowl" from the a child walks in the dark collection (available now from Harbor Editions) that inspired the theme for this episode.
May 6, 2022
38 min
Ep 18: Tommy Dean - a mask or two
On this episode, "a mask or two", Darren and Tommy Dean get a chance to discuss a child's constant development, ability to adapt, and their creative approaches to identity. Make sure to listen to the end of the podcast to hear Darren read his poem "a mask or two" from the a child walks in the dark collection (available now from Harbor Editions) that inspired the theme for this episode.
Apr 29, 2022
43 min
Ep 17: Cathy Ulrich - the self-removal
On this episode, "the self-removal", Darren and Cathy Ulrich get a chance to discuss a child's understanding of accomplishment, ego, and the willingness to help others. Make sure to listen to the end of the podcast to hear Darren read his poem "the self-removal" from the a child walks in the dark collection (available now from Harbor Editions) that inspired the theme for this episode.
Apr 15, 2022
32 min
Ep 16: Joan Kwon Glass - it's one defeat at a time
On this episode, "it's one defeat at a time", Darren and Joan Kwon Glass get a chance to discuss a child's understanding of challenging authority and a parent's challenge of continuing to educate and care for children in the current environment. Make sure to listen to the end of the podcast to hear Darren read his poem "it's one defeat at a time" from the a child walks in the dark collection (available now from Harbor Editions) that inspired the theme for this episode.
Apr 8, 2022
37 min
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