Root Cause: Reflections on school days from both sides of the desk

E. Janet Johnson's second book of poems in free verse focuses on her lifelong journey of self-discovery as student and educator. Attending five different public schools in various parts of the US, Johnson shows resilience as always the "new kid" in class. Schooled in the 1950s and 1960s when corporal punishment and rigid rules were often prevalent, Johnson, as a HSP (Highly Sensitive Person), remembers well the stresses of her K-12 years. As educator, she would strive to create an environme...