Pocketful of Poems - a podcast by Katie Stone, Childrens Hour Kids Crew

This time on The Children's Hour, we partner with our friends at Well Beings Studio to create a show that's about using poetry to heal, support and express yourself. Creating art with kids impacted by medical trauma, Well Beings Studio brings their students'work to The Children's Hour.



This is an hour full of poetry. We'll hear poems that heal from children and their families who dealing with cancer, hospitalizations, or disability. Included on this show is Kenn Nesbit, former United States Children's Poet Laureate. We'll also feature songs from Well Beings Studio's musical release, Monster In Me.



Learn more about Well Beings Studio by clicking here.You also hear from Cali Kids, an organization dedicated to supporting kids and families when someone is in the hospital.

Here are a couple of pieces that just didn't fit into the show, but you should hear anyway.  Susan Anderson speaks about using poetry to help children learn, and recites her poem"Ode, Ode To A Tree".

We also hear more from Diana Lynn who shares her poem Hero Speaking on our show, but in this segment talks about how drumming is her dear friend she relies on to always be there for her.You can learn more about poetry at the National Poetry Foundation's page for kids.

Many thanks to our guests on the program today:Sharon Frances, Well Beings StudioDiana Lynn Wallace, Urth RhythmsAmanda Karach (If I am a girl)Grace Wethor (Dear Cancer)Matthew Rodriguez, Well Beings Studio (Scoops of joy)Leilana and Gabriela Rigor (reading the poems of Leila, Phoenix, Mason, Ryder, Leon from California Kids Medical Foundation)Cathy Higa, CSUF Children’s CenterKenn Nesbitt, US Children’s Poet LaureateYazin, (Fish Poem)Tessie Herrasti, Expressive Arts Educator

Pocketful of Poems Playlisttitleartistalbumdurationlabel




Soy YoBomba EstereoAmanecer02:39 2015 Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLCForever With YouCrowanderUplifting Funband01:15 2019 Crowander


Heartland FlyerBlue Dot SessionsThe Balloonist00:38 2018 Blue Dot SessionsColor CountryBlue Dot SessionsThe Balloonist00:47 2018 Blue Dot Sessions


PsychicKetsasingle00:302020 Ketsa Reiki MusicFeelings Are Real (feat. Traci Hines)Little Green Monster ProjectMonster in Me - EP02:40 2020 Well Beings Studio


CrystalsXylo-Zikosingle01:032021 Nul Tiel RecordsWrote My Way OutNas, Dave East, Lin-Manuel Miranda&Aloe BlaccThe Hamilton Mixtape01:51 2016 Hamilton Uptown Limited Liability Company under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.


The Raven's Flight HomeNancee KahlerOpen The Sky00:421987 Nancee Kahler


Stinks To Be A KidThe Children's Hour Radio PlayersICKY: A Pandemic Musical00:21The Children's Hour Inc.


Something Inside (feat. Aneesa Folds&Namarah McCall)Little Green Monster ProjectSomething Inside (feat. Aneesa Folds&Namarah McCall) - Single02:15 2020 Well Beings Studio


Stellar's JayChad CrouchBird Watching: Piano Preludes01:08 2018 Sound of Picture


First SongAndrew BirdWeather Systems04:08 2003 Wegawam Music CoSlow Slow SkyBlue Dot SessionsFeathers - EP00:29 2015 Blue Dot Sessions


PrayerNimoEmpty Hands01:47 2014 Empty Hands MusicArchitect of the SoulAlex GrossStudio 11 Free Beats Volume 100:352021 Alex Gross


Follow the LeaderEric B.&RakimFollow the Leader (Expanded)01:48 2005 Geffen Records


Georgia OverdriveBlue Dot SessionsTruck Stop00:27 2019 Blue Dot SessionsMonster TruckSugar Free AllstarsSugar Free Allstars00:20 2016 Christopher Grant Wiser


Solstice-Shack-OutShaolin DubSingle00:332021 Shaolin DubBlack To the FuturePierce FreelonBlack to the Future03:24 2021 Blackspace x Only Us


Young Soul (Instrumental)Secret Agent 23 SkidooInfinity Plus One01:20 2016 Underground PlaygroundBig Fat FishWalkin'Jim StoltzThe Web of Life00:13 1996 Wild Wind Records


BeachCharity and the JAMbandParty Like a Twinkle S...

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