Anthony Kendrick

Anthony Kendrick

Anthony Kendrick has a degree in elementary education and has been working as a library aide for the last 5 years. He is a voracious reader. He reads non-fiction and fiction, and has a particular affinity for juvenile and young adult novels.

Anthony is also a poet. He has had his work published in various local and regional newspapers, journals, and magazines as well as in on-line journals. He has even tried his hand at creating his own poetry and art journal both in print and online.

He has a wide range of knowledge and interest in sports, literature, food, geography, history, art, movies, music, and so on.

Anthony Kendrick lives in the beautiful Laurel Highlands of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
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  • One Final Blow
    5/1/2012
    A poem by Anthony Kendrick about winter fooling us into thinking it is gone in March and then coming back in April. It is written in Villanelle form.
  • Book Review: 'The BFG' by Roald Dahl
    4/19/2012
    Brief review of the book "The BFG" by Roald Dahl, copyright 1982. "The BFG" is the story of a big friendly giant who kidnaps a little girl named sophie and how they stop the mean and cruel giants from eating people.
  • 'Into the Wild' - by Jon Krakauer
    4/18/2012
    Brief review of the book "Into the Wild" by John Krakauer. Published by Anchor Books Copyright © 1996. Non-Fiction account of one man's journey to Alaska.
  • Book Review: "Thirteen Reasons Why" By Jay Asher
    4/17/2012
    This is a brief review of the book "Thirteen Reasons Why," a Young Adult Novel about a young girl who commits suicide, but before doing so makes a tape recording explaining what has caused her to make this decision.
  • 'Calico Joe' - by John Grisham
    4/17/2012
    Review of the book "Calico Joe" by John Grisham. Published by Doubleday Copyright © 2012. A baseball and family drama novel.
  • Book Review: 'James and the Giant Peach'
    4/12/2012
    Brief review of "James and the Giant Peach" the classic children's book by Roald Dahl. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, Copyright © 1961.
  • Snow Falling on Cedars - by David Guterson
    1/18/2012
    A review of the book "Snow Falling on Cedars" by David Guterson. Published by Harcourt Brace. Copyright © 1994. Historical romance and mystery set in Washington State.
  • The Dodsworth Adventures - by Tim Egan
    12/16/2011
    A Ducky little set of books that take children on a whirlwind trek from New York to Paris, and from Paris to London. Children will be captivated by this Mouse and Duck comedy team.
  • Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs - Ron Koertge
    12/14/2011
    A brief review of the young adult novel in verse "Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs" by Ron Koertge. Published by Candlewick Press. Copyright © 2010
  • Freshman: Tales of 9th Grade Obsessions, Revelations, and Other Nonsense - by Corinne Mucha
    12/14/2011
    A brief review of the graphic novel "Freshman: Tales of 9th Grade Obsessions, Revelations, and Other Nonsense" by Corinne Mucha. Published by Zest Books. Copyright © 2011.
  • Archaeology
    12/14/2011
    This septolet is about an archaeological find. The Septolet is a poem that consists of seven lines containing fourteen words with a break after lines 3 or 4. Both parts deal with the same thought and create a picture.
  • Stoner & Spaz - by Ron Koertge
    12/7/2011
    The physically disabled and the mentally disabled meet and the fireworks fly in a book which is aiming a little too low for a suitable audience.
  • Red-Simmered Chicken Wings
    11/30/2011
    Brief discussion of authors taste for Chinese food includes a recipe for Red-Simmered Chicken Wings.
  • The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman - by Meg Wolitzer
    11/29/2011
    Brief review of the book "The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman" - By Meg Wolitzer. Published by Dutton Children’s Books, Copyright © 2011. Tweens, Scrabble, and Parents.
  • Robert Allen Zimmerman
    11/28/2011
    While not a Dylan super-fan, This is a poem about how and where I really came to appreciate his work.
  • Quaking Aspen
    11/25/2011
    Poetic recollections of a summer afternoon near Glacier National Park.
  • Stella, Queen of the Snow - by Marie-Louise Gay
    11/22/2011
    Brief review of the children's picture book "Stella, Queen of the Snow" by Marie-Louise Gay. Published by Groundwood Books. Copyright © 2000.
  • The Meaning of Life...And Other Stuff - by Jimmy Gownley
    11/22/2011
    A brief review of "The Meaning of Life… And Other Stuff" by Jimmy Gownley. Published by Atheneum Books for young Readers. Copyright © 2011. An Amelia Rules Book
  • Copper King
    11/22/2011
    Poets reflections of quirky Butte, Montana.
  • Pick-up Game at 5,549 Feet
    11/21/2011
    Poem about a low-lander playing basketball in a Rocky Mountain gym.
  • The Look
    11/18/2011
    Poem for my wife, and for any woman who has ever said "Why don't you look at me like that?"
  • Rice and Eggs for Breakfast
    11/18/2011
    Brief description of what to do with leftover rice.
  • Roasted Cauliflower
    11/17/2011
    Thoughts on cooking cauliflower with an accompanying recipe.
  • Fat Tony's Eulogy
    11/17/2011
    This is a rhyming poem as an epitaph.
  • How to Start Tomatoes from Seed
    11/16/2011
    General instructions on how to start tomato plants from seed. Especially useful for those looking for more variety and healthier food.
  • A Tale of Two Castles - by Gail Carson Levine
    11/15/2011
    A brief review of the book "A Tale of Two Castles" by Gail Carson Levine. Published by Harper. Copyright © 201.
  • The Only Ones - by Aaron Starmer
    11/15/2011
    Brief review of the book "The Only Ones" by Aaron Starmer. Published by Delacorte Press. Copyright © 2011. Young Adult - Science Fantasy
  • How to Garden Without Tilling
    11/7/2011
    Brief instructions on the form of gardening that has been dubbed "Lasagna Gardening" and is also know as layer gardening and No-Till Gardening.
  • Scotched - by Kaitlyn Dunnett
    11/7/2011
    Brief review of the book "Scotched" by Kaitlyn Dunnet. Part of the Liss MacCrimmon Scottish Mystery series. Published by Kensington Publishing Corporation. Copyright 2011.
  • Bear-ly Conversation
    11/2/2011
    A poem about hiking, bears, and the stars.
  • A Monster Calls: A Novel Inspired by Siobhan Dowd - by Patrick Ness
    11/1/2011
    Review of the book "A Monster Calls" - By Patrick Ness. Inspired by Siobhan Dowd. Published by Candlewick Press. Copyright 2011.
  • Starting a Teen Advisory Board in a Small Town Library
    10/31/2011
    Teens use libraries less and less. It is partially society, but it is also that libraries do not cater to teens like they do for other groups, especially in small towns. Starting a Teen Advisory Board can change that.
  • The Son of Neptune - by Rick Riordan
    10/31/2011
    Review of the book "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan. Book 2 in the Heroes of Olympus Series. Published by Disney/Hyperion. Copyright 2011. Percy Jackson is back!
  • The Meaning of Life… and Other Stuff - by Jimmy Gownley
    10/31/2011
    Review of "The Meaning of Life... And Other Stuff" Part of the Amelia Rules Series. Written and Illustrated by Jimmy Gownley. Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Copyright 2011. Realistic fiction colorfully illustrated in comic strip style.
  • Night Rider
    10/28/2011
    Poetry about a drive into Montana's back country for a camping trip.
  • Upon the Water
    10/27/2011
    A poem about my grandfather and his time on the ocean in World War II. It is rhyming and sounds slightly forced at times, but I like it none the less.
  • Winter in an Old Mining Town
    10/26/2011
    The subject of this poem is snow storms in the Northern Rockies, in particular Montana.
  • How to Make Gravy
    10/25/2011
    Instructions on how to make lump free gravy. Perfect for the beginning cook.
  • Yo, Yogi!
    10/24/2011
    Free verse poetry in the form of dialogue during a mountain hike.
  • I Am Number Four - by Pittacus Lore
    10/24/2011
    Book Review - I Am Number Four - by Pittacus Lore - Published by Harper - Copyright © 2010. Science Fiction, Romance, and Young Adult Interests.
  • Harvey - by Herve Bouchard and Janice Nadeau
    10/17/2011
    Review of the graphic novel "Harvey: How I Became Invisible" published by Groundwood Books. English Translation copyright 2010
  • How to Cook a Moist and Flavorful Chicken
    10/17/2011
    Instructions for cooking a whole chicken. No recipe is provided but techniques to preserve moisture, flavor, and crispness are propounded.
  • The Eighty Dollar Champion - by Elizabeth Letts
    10/13/2011
    Review of the book "The Eighty Dollar Champion" which recounts the life of the Flying Dutchman, Harry De Leyer, and his steady mount and companion, Snowman.
  • Windowsill Above a Cast Iron Radiator
    10/13/2011
    Poem comparing the life of a tree and a houseplant in fall.
  • The Snowman
    10/12/2011
    A rhyming poem about a child's first snowman.
  • Somewhere on the Black Feet Reservation
    10/12/2011
    Free Verse Poetry about the decline of the Bison (American Buffalo) and the disrepsect shown to this native creature and by extension the Indians who relied on it.
  • Pleasures of the Page
    10/12/2011
    Free verse poem about the joy and wonder of reading.
  • Eight Keys - by Suzanne LaFleur
    10/11/2011
    This young girls parents died when she was very young, and she was left with her aunt and uncle. Her father wanted her to know her family and her self, so he left her a puzzle to help her when she was old enough to look. Great Coming of age story.
  • Present
    10/10/2011
    Free verse poetry about the changing seasons.
  • How to Start a Literary Magazine: Soliciting Submissions
    10/10/2011
    This article discusses how to solicit submissions, creating submission guidelines, and how to respond to submissions.
  • Pink
    10/8/2011
    Somber/depressed free verse poetry. Something about a pink comforter I think.
  • Impending Doom
    10/8/2011
    Rhyming poem by Anthony Kendrick which takes a humorous look at the coming of winter.
  • Great Feast of the Birds
    10/8/2011
    Free Verse Poem inspired by apparent environmental damage and biblical texts.
  • Glow - by Amy Kathleen Ryan
    10/6/2011
    Brief review of Amy Kathleen Ryan's Sci-fi/dystopian future young adult novel "Glow."
  • The Corpse Wore Tartan - by Kaitlyn Dunnett
    9/29/2011
    Review of Kaitlyn Dunnett's fourth book "The Corpse Wore Tartan", Published by Kensington Publishing. It is part of "The Liss MacCrimmon Scottish Mystery Series."
  • How to Start a Literary Magazine: Choosing a Name and the Content
    9/29/2011
    This article discusses some steps in starting a literary magazine. Starting with choosing what type of literature you want to publish and choosing a suitable name for your magazine.
  • How to Start a Literary Magazine
    9/27/2011
    This article realistically discusses the good reasons and not so good reasons to start a literary magazine.
  • Beef Pot Pie W/ Swiss Chard
    9/22/2011
    This is a delightfully different pot pie made with simple ingredients. The braised beef is complimented nicely with onions and Swiss chard, and it has a sliced potatoe top.
  • Food Rules - by Bill Haduch
    9/21/2011
    Review of the children's non-fiction book "Food Rules: The Stuff You Munch, It's Crunch, It's Punch, and Why You Sometimes Lose Your Lunch" by Bill Haduch
  • Etchings
    9/19/2011
    Rhyming poem about a mother who sings to her little boy.
  • Ethan Allen: His Life and Times - by Willard Sterne Randall
    9/19/2011
    A brief review of the the book "Ethan Allen: His Life and Times" by Willard Sterne Randall. Published by W. W. Norton & Co. Copyright © 2011
  • How I Lowered My Cholesterol
    9/15/2011
    The author is not a doctor. He merely relates how he dealt with his cholesterol before it became a real problem. This piece is not written as a recommendation of dietary practices, but rather as an example of the need and benefits of simple prevention.
  • Yard Work
    9/14/2011
    Slightly humorous Haiku.
  • Dream Blown In
    9/12/2011
    An Etheree Poem
  • Departure
    9/10/2011
    A cinquain poem about Chinese emigration in the 19th and 20th centuries.
  • Banana Bundt Cake
    9/9/2011
    This recipe is for a banana cake with chocolate chips inside and covered with drizzled icing and chopped pecans.
  • Rainstorm - by Barbara Lehman
    9/8/2011
    This is a wonderful little picture book by Barbara Lehman about a rainstorm, a secret passage, and finding friends...
  • The Loss of a Father
    9/6/2011
    When you lose a parent in death at a very young age it leaves you scrambling to figure things out as you grow older. "Loss of a Father" is the account of one child, now grown, grasping for memories.
  • Zucchini Won Tons
    9/5/2011
    Recipe for won tons that includes the use of zucchini. Zucchini are so prolific you can never have enough ways to serve them.
  • "Scone Cold Dead" - by Kaitlyn Dunnett
    9/5/2011
    A brief review of the mystery "Scone Cold Dead" a book by Kaitlyn Dunnett. Published by Kensington Publishing Corp. Copyright 2008
  • Metro
    8/31/2011
    A slightly humorous creative non-fiction pieces that relates how life can only get better once you feel like you've hit the bottom by contrasting the present with the past.

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