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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: The Rita Dove Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official University of Virginia's Rita Dove Home Page. Read either a brief or a comprehensive biography on Rita poet. This site also offers photographs of Rita Dove and links to other related Rita
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Robert Hass

For Students 9th - 10th
A very thorough site including a biography, articles both by and about Robert Hass, interviews, and texts of two of his poems.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Robert Pinsky

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A collection of interviews with Robert Pinsky, articles and speeches by him, and essays about his work.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Conversation With Stanley Kunitz

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview by Elizabeth Farnsworth with Stanley Kunitz, shortly after he was named poet laureate of the United States. In the course of the interview, Kunitz reads some of his poetry, and talks about what inspires his poetry.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Robert Pinsky

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief bio of poet laureate Robert Pinsky, an interview with the poet, and the texts of two of his poems, "Shirt," and "The Refinery." Also, links to several other sites about Pinsky.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Louise Gluck

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Louise Gluck, an American poet. She was at one time the official Poet Laureate of the United States. Includes a profile, interview and photo gallery.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Rita Dove

For Students 9th - 10th
Academy of Achievement biography of Rita Dove, former Poet Laureate of the United States and now Commonwealth Professor of English at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: W. S. Merwin

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of W.S. Merwin, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry. He was also the Poet Laureate of the United States from 2010 to 2011. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Rita Dove

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on Dove's poem "Parsley". It contains several interviews and articles about Dove and "Parsley". The text of the poem is not, however, available on this page.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Evening Literary Series: Billy Collins

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch a cybercast of poet laureate Billy Collins' poetry reading at the Dec.6, 2001 Library of Congress Evening Literary Series. He reads a selection of both his old and newer works. This cybercast is a great introduction to the poet and...
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New York Times

New York Times: Wiser, Kunitz Returning as Laureate

For Students 9th - 10th
New York Times article about the naming of Stanley Kunitz to the post of poet laureate of the United States, at the age of 95.
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Favorite Poem Project

Favorite Poem Project

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Created by poet laureate Robert Pinsky, this project encourages Americans of all ages and walks of life to submit favorite poems. There are videos of some readings, and help for teachers and community members who would like to sponsor a...
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University at Buffalo

Univ. At Buffalo: Circle Association's Rita Dove Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Site from the University at Buffalo is still under construction for a mini biography and bibliography. However, site does have an interview of Rita Dove from 1997 and thirteen writings or poems by Dove. Links to other African American...
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Other

Rita Dove and "Straw Hat"

For Students 9th - 10th
A short bio is provided along with Rita Dove's poem "Straw Hat". Links provided to other sites with information about, and poetry by Dove.
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Other

Robert Hass: Poet Laureate, Environmentalist, Educator

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief article that summarizes Robert Hass's literary career.