Marilyn Nelson, author portrait

Marilyn Nelson

Marilyn Nelson is a past poet laureate of the state of Connecticut and a three-time National Book Award finalist. She is the author of two award-winning books for young people, Carver: A Life in Poems and Fortune's Bones: The Manumission Requiem. She lives in East Haddam, Connecticut.
Carver
Miss Crandall's School for Young Ladies & Little Misses of Color
Fortune's Bones

Books

Carver
Miss Crandall's School for Young Ladies & Little Misses of Color
Fortune's Bones

Books for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

This Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month (and beyond!), we’re celebrating authors, creators, and illustrators from the Hispanic and Latine community. Join us in uplifting their voices and stories by bringing them into your classroom. Find a full collection of Elementary School titles here.

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