Distraction and Disconnection
A contemporary poetry anthology exploring attention, distraction, identity, habit, and the hidden patterns that shape how students think, focus, and respond.
Through 15 original free-verse poems, students encounter familiar classroom experiences: drifting attention, overthinking, pressure, repeated habits, self-doubt, and the ways thoughts can influence behavior. Each poem invites readers to look beneath the surface and explore what may be driving these patterns.
Perfect for independent reading, guided discussion, wellbeing programmes, and classroom exploration of attention, behavior, and self-awareness.
Included:
• 15 original contemporary poems
• Student-facing anthology format
• Anthology introduction
• Organized contents for flexible classroom use
Themes Explored:
• Attention and focus
• Distraction and absorption
• Identity and habit
• Pressure and performance
• Thoughts, feelings, and actions
• Self-awareness and reflection
Best for: Grades 7–9
A thought-provoking collection that encourages students to recognize the patterns shaping their attention, behavior, and experience.
Please note: Distraction & Disconnection is the central theme explored throughout this anthology. The anthology itself is titled Inner Landscapes.
Distraction and Disconnection
A contemporary poetry anthology exploring attention, distraction, identity, habit, and the hidden patterns that shape how students think, focus, and respond.
Through 15 original free-verse poems, students encounter familiar classroom experiences: drifting attention, overthinking, pressure, repeated habits, self-doubt, and the ways thoughts can influence behavior. Each poem invites readers to look beneath the surface and explore what may be driving these patterns.
Perfect for independent reading, guided discussion, wellbeing programmes, and classroom exploration of attention, behavior, and self-awareness.
Included:
• 15 original contemporary poems
• Student-facing anthology format
• Anthology introduction
• Organized contents for flexible classroom use
Themes Explored:
• Attention and focus
• Distraction and absorption
• Identity and habit
• Pressure and performance
• Thoughts, feelings, and actions
• Self-awareness and reflection
Best for: Grades 7–9
A thought-provoking collection that encourages students to recognize the patterns shaping their attention, behavior, and experience.
Please note: Distraction & Disconnection is the central theme explored throughout this anthology. The anthology itself is titled Inner Landscapes.