Natasha Trethewey in My Classroom

Natasha Trethewey was my school’s artist-in-residence in 2007 and so I am absolutely delighted that the 19th US Poet Laureate. I can’t imagine a better choice. Congratulations, Natasha!

Here’s a slightly updated version ofwhat I wrote about her work with my students that year:

On Wednesday my class had a truly magical hour with poetNatasha Tretheweywho is at our school this year as a visiting artist. Aware of Natasha’s interest in history and primary source documents, I...