Carol Jago By this poet Lesson PlanOccasional Poetry: Amanda Gorman on the Occasion of an Inauguration William Shakespeare Widely considered the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is often referred to as simply The Bard. Beginning his… Al Purdy Born in Wooler, Ontario, Al Purdy is considered one of Canada’s most popular 20th century poets. Among numerous awards and honours, Purdy received… Amy Uyematsu Amy Uyematsu, born and raised in Southern California, is the author of six poetry collections that draw on her experiences as a third-generation…
