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Primary Source Learning: Poets & Poetry

Found Poetry activities Guided primary source analysis activities Learning from the Source lessons Teach This Poem lessons More learning activities & resources From the Catbird Seat Teacher’s Corner blog posts Teaching with the Library blog posts Teach Social & Emotional Skills through Poetry MiddleWeb April 16, 2023 Primary Source Spotlight: Poetry

Langston Hughes, half-length portrait, facing left

Today in History: Langston Hughes

Today in History–February 1–the Library of Congress features writer and poet Langston Hughes, born on this date in 1902. Famous for his illuminating and moving depictions of African American life, Hughes was a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance movement. Learn more about this treasured American author by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more stories,…

Today in History: Phillis Wheatley

Today in History: Phillis Wheatley

Today in History–September 1–the Library of Congress features poet Phillis Wheatley, whose book of poetry (the first of any African American) was published in London, England on this day in 1773. Read what praise Wheatley received from George Washington and others by visiting the Today in History section.  For more poetry resources, check out the Primary Source Nexus posts…