poets, american

The author describes his experiences growing up as a Mexican American in Fresno, California.

Presents short biographies of eight influential African American poets, including Phillis Wheatley, Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, Jay Wright, and others.

Looks at the life of African American poet and slave Phillis Wheatley.

Discusses Langston Hughes, the Harlem Renaissance writer who opened a window into African American culture through poetry, plays, and short stories that inspired many people.

Details the inspiration for and history of Emma Lazarus' sonnet which is inscribed on the Statue of Liberty's plaque.

A series of poems written from the point of view of the poet Langston Hughes, offering an overview of key events and themes in his life.

A biography of twentieth-century American explorer, artist, and poet Everett Ruess, discussing his life, travels, works, and disappearance.

Presents a poem celebrating the life of Gwendolyn Brooks and includes four of her poems.

"A meditation on the value of daydreaming and ease, and the primacy of the imagination, by one of our finest prose stylists Modern life only seems to become increasingly hectic and stressful, as we try to cram more and more into each day. In her new book, acclaimed author Patricia Hampl argues for the necessity of daydreaming and leisure in our over-amped lives"--Provided by publisher.