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Our Goal
Help students succeed and assist coaches in making that success possible.
We believe in empowering our students to become confident, independent, and successful individuals. Our literature is designed to help them develop critical thinking and communication skills that will serve them well in their academic and personal lives. Sapphire Ink Publishing provides material for oral reading and forensic competition, including poetry, prose, monologues, duets/duos, and plays, as well as teaching materials, professional development, and other resources.
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Written with University Interscholastic League (UIL) category requirements and time restrictions in mind
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Creates updated material on a consistent basis
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Contains a variety of character voices and dialects for vocal variety
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Provides a cost-effective and time-saving resource for busy coaches
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Furnishes a free oral interpretation workshop manual and instructional handouts for students and time-saving forms and shortcuts for coaches
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Offers a recommendation page for works other than our own and various other resources for teachers and coaches
Note from J. J. Jonas
As a theater teacher, director, and oral reading coach, I had no time and a limited budget. Sound familiar? I purchased volumes of poetry books out of my pocket to search for material that would fulfill my expectations: literary merit, vocal variety, rich characters, and meaningful insights shared through a narrative perspective. Is that all? Nope, I wanted material that would evoke emotion, critical thinking, and growth for my students.
A tall order, huh? That’s when I decided that “if it was to be, it’s up to me.” I had previously published duets and monologues with Brooklyn Publishing, so my partner, David Abbott, and I decided to publish the poetry book on our own. Next came plays and prose, but in my heart, I’ll always be a poet.
-J.J. Jonas
