…and in later poetry and prose for youngest readers, such as the sweet Snook Alone and Ostrich and Lark. She is a vital ambassador of poetry.”Īs Lee mentions in the video, given what we know now of Marilyn’s work and style, it is surprising to think that her earliest forays into children’s literature gave us light and delightful fare such as the poems in 1984’s The Cat Walked Through the Casserole, co-authored with Pamela Espeland… Her immense talent and contribution to poetry are eloquently expressed by Arthur Sze, a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets, who said upon Marilyn’s appointment as Chancellor in 2013, “Marilyn Nelson’s poetry is remarkable for its sheer range of voice and style, for its historical roots, and for its lyrical narratives that, replete with luminous details, unfold with an emotional force that, ultimately, becomes praise. In 2017, Marilyn Nelson became the nineteenth recipientof the NCTE award, a celebration of her lyrical and profound body of work.
This installment brings us to a celebrated poet whose work is rich with research, history, heart, and craft, and often breathes new life into important people and events that may have otherwise been forgotten.
Through these short interviews, we hope to foster an appreciation of the poets and their work by “reading it and loving it from the heart,” as Lee says. This series isn’t about analyzing the poets and their work, but rather about preserving Lee’s personal recollections, insights, and memories of each of these amazing people.
Welcome to the nineteenth episode of SPOTLIGHT ON NCTE POETS! The videos in this series with Lee Bennett Hopkins are brief and personal looks at all the recipients of the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. “I am one of the poets who believe poetry can make something happen, that it does matter.”
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