Author & Poet
June 1–30, 2025
Linda Drattell’s poems “Compliment,” “Home,” and “I Bring You Grain This Evening” were featured in Saddle, Brush & Art: A Cowboy’s Poetic Canvas, a collaborative exhibition celebrating the spirit of the American West through poetry and visual art.
A companion book showcasing the full collection of art and poetry from the event—including Linda’s three featured poems—is available on Amazon:
📘 Saddle, Brush & Art: A Cowboy’s Poetic Canvas
by Anne Giancola and Peggy Schimmelman
Impressively original, exceptionally charming, fully entertaining, and with an important message about the importance of the acceptance of difference for children ages 5-8, "Who Wants to be Friends With a Dragon?" is an especially and unreservedly recommended addition to family, elementary school, and community library collections for young readers.
This book is an awesome, welcome addition to my little children’s library. Should be picked up by therapists, teachers, parents and grandparents if they want their children to learn to accept and socialize with other children different from them. Couldn’t ask for a better book to share with my little friends.
The story follows a timid dragon that wishes to leave his current world and make new acquaintances. The book can be used to teach children about not being judgmental of others and how a single act of kindness can go a long way toward building great relationships.
"There are multiple teachable moments within “Who Wants To Be Friends With A Dragon” for parents and teachers to expand upon. I believe this book will make an exceptional addition to any school, church, daycare, or family library."
Linda Drattell’s latest poetry collection is a reflection born out of resilience… tenacity, healing, dealing with unexpected trials and contemplating the wonder of everyday life… Her poems honor the precious bonds with loved ones …I like to revisit her words, to savor them in silence or share them…