Dickinson, arguably the greatest nature poet (and religious poet and love poet) of the American 19th century, didn’t just observe the flora and fauna around her. She treated them — birds and bugs, ...

What would an acorn write to an oak tree? Or a coat to her button? A child to his toes? A pebble to the river? Dear Acorn, ...

Maya Angelou’s legacy goes beyond the body of work she shared with the world during her lifetime. Her legacy as one of the greatest writers of all time also embodies the ability she had to hold on to ...