Since 2021, Dr. Guertin and Betsy Wilkening have been masterfully blending fiber art with critical scientific topics like global warming, climate change, and environmental threats, all while offering potential solutions. In 2024, Dr. Decker proposed an innovative expansion: a multimodal ekphrastic project that pairs powerful poetry with evocative art.

 

This book is the stunning result. You'll find a diverse array of artwork—from exquisite fiber art quilts to compelling drawings, paintings, and even museum pieces—each carefully selected to illuminate the theme of "making the unseen, seen" and to forge a powerful connection between science and art through the medium of poetry.

 

We strongly encourage you to delve into the Artist/Scientist Statements at the back of the book. These illuminating insights provide brief, accessible explanations that enhance the thoughtful poems, making complex scientific topics relatable and engaging for everyone.

 

It has been a true joy to bring this project to life. We hope you'll return to these pages again and again, discovering new layers of meaning with each reading.

 

Contributors to this book include: Donald Beagle, Emily Bilman, Joyce Brinkman, Sarah-Beth Bradley, Megan Brown, Emma M. Burkett, Samantha Carr, Joan Ellen Casey, Loralee Clark, Tricia Coulson, Marcela Bianchessi da Cunha-Santino, Dr. Kathleen P. Decker, Zoey Dudding, Jae Dyche, Christie King Eckardt , Kerry Faraone, Catalina Florina Florescu, Anna Isabella Fratarcangelo, Chapman Hood Frazier, Dennis Owen Frohlich, Gail Giewont, Dr. Michale Glennon, Marjorie Gowdy, Jody Gruendel, Dr. Laura Guertin, Cathy Hailey, Lauren Haygood, Kate Hedstrom, Wayne David Hubbard, Mark Hudson, Piper Jameson, Robert J. Keeler, Dr. Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda, Barbara Martina Linde, Sally Harcum Maxwell, Greg McNamara, Susan Copley Novack, Holly Panzera, Sarah Parker, Tessa Peixoto, Suzanne Underwood Rhodes, Lynne Schreiber, Mattie Quesenberry Smith, Ron Smith, Alica Swain, Johannes Vermeer, Betsy Wilkening, Diana Woodcock, Nicole Zwolinski.

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Reviews:

It's been said that dogs have masters but cats have staff. Curtis, the kitten who stars in The Curtis Letters, is a perfect example of that premise. His daily escapades as he explores his home and territory entertain and surprise. They range from small delights like finding snackable bits under the dinner table and in the trash can to a harrowing experience of being accidentally trapped in the refrigerator. It's obvious that Curtis has no masters but he does give affectionate credit to the loyal, trustworthy and brave canines who do. Besides being a wise philosopher, Curtis is the eyes and ears of neighborhood news and gossip. Reading about Curtis' adventures will become a relaxing and amusing addition to your day. No stress, no conflict, just joy.
Sharon Canfield Dorsey, Award Winning Poet and Author

In The Curtis Letters, a young kitten comes to life and one sees all the predicaments he faces! Curtis shows feelings and he enjoys living a good life with Missy, Mr. John, and their grandsons Kyle and Bryan. Reading this book is a treat, and one will chuckle at Curtis' Adventures. This can also be a great "Read Aloud Book'' between an adult and a child.
Jill Wilkinson (former Middle School Teacher and Librarian)