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Poets: Spring Student Activities
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The United States Congress has appointed a Poet Laureate since 1937. In 2006, Jack Prelutsky was selected as the first Children's Poet Laureate. He held the position for two years, visiting schools and discussing poetry.
In October 2008, a new Children's Poet Laureate was selected. What is her name?
Answer Pathfinder
Subject Heading(s):
Children's poetry (by date); Poets laureate (by date); Women poets (by date)
Subject Tree:
ARTS: Literature (by date); NOTABLE PEOPLE: Authors, Playwrights & Poets (by date)
Keyword(s):
"poet laureate" (by date); poetry AND children (by date)
Article(s) | Site(s):
"New Children's Poet Laureate Talks About Rhythm, Rhyme and Really Loving Poetry," Time for Kids, Oct. 23, 2008
Answer:
Children's author and poet Mary Ann Hoberman was named Children's Poet Laureate in October 2008.
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Phillis Wheatley, born in Africa and sold into slavery in the United States at age seven, was taught to read and write as a young slave. She immersed herself in literature and published her first poem, On Messrs. Hussey and Coffin, at age 13.
Phillis Wheatley's first volume of poetry, Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral, was not initially published in the United States. In what country was it first published?
A. Canada
B. England
C. Ireland
D. Senegal
Article(s) | Site(s):
Poetry of Phillis Wheatley
Answer:
Answer: B. England
Related Photo/Multimedia:
Phillis Wheatley in the Frontispiece to Her Poems
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