For the sake of keeping language alive, contemporary American poets must be included in the English curriculum. (JH)

The person and poetry of Walt Whitman are discussed. Excerpts from his poems are included. (RM)

Discusses H.D.'s influence on Adrienne Rich in the context of Rich's vision of female literary tradition as a "family" model of influence in which mothers and daughters, represented by past and present authors, seek to transcend the divisive attitudes of patriarchy (in contrast to Bloom's theory of literary, oedipal rivalry). (ML)

The author, a poet, publisher, and biographer of Wilfred Owen, remembers how he was first attracted to words. (Editor/RK)

Relates the experiences of a poet visiting and teaching in three Alaskan villages. (RL)

Notes that poetry written for adults offers children qualities that are often lacking in children's poetry books: a more mature, sophisticated use of language and imagery, and an intriguing, early introduction to figures whose works they will undoubtedly study later. Suggests specific poems that children can enjoy. (HOD)

Presents an interview with Jamaican-born James Berry, award- winning poet, about his life experiences, influences, development as a poet, and recent poetry. (TB)

Gives examples of poems (in English) of six writers of Spanish, Latin American, or Latino poetry: Nicanor Parra, Vicente Huidobro, Victor Hernandez Cruz, Gabriela Mistral, Martin Espada, and Ana Castillo. States that all can be used as models for the classroom. (PA)

Describes one day of a poet-in-residency at a high school in rural Ohio. (MM)

Investigates how Nezahualcoyotl, a fifteenth-century Aztec poet, used writing as a healing force in his later adult years. Concludes that the poetry served as a therapeutic resource for him to resolve a crisis of despair. (RS)

Reviews contemporary poetry published for children in the 1980s. Discusses several new and established poets using samples of their work, new poetry cycles published in the past decade, and compilations and collections of poetry. (MG)

Presents an interview with English professor and Pulitzer Prize Award winning poet Gary Snyder. Discusses his writing processes, journal writing, writing instruction, and writing evaluation. (SR)