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Direct linkHopkins, Lee Bennett – Teaching Pre K-8, 2005
This article offers a brief biography of Nikki Grimes, who is fast becoming one of the most prolific and versatile African American poets for children of this time. She takes risks in her work and brings readers humor, pathos and sensitive views of life as she has lived and seen it. Born in Harlem, NY, on October 20, 1957, Nikki was sent to live…
Descriptors: Poets, Childrens Literature, Poetry, Biographies
Hopkins, Lee Bennett – Teaching Pre K-8, 2005
This column cites five poets (Pat Mora, Jane Yolen, Lilian Moore, Gary Soto, and J. Patrick Lewis) that will be highlighted in the January to May 2006 issues. This information can be used to begin a Poet's Fan Club in the classroom. Groups of students can select a poet in order to prepare for a forthcoming Poet of the Month display. Another idea…
Descriptors: Poetry, Poets, Instructional Materials, Classroom Techniques
