This lesson will teach you about Lucille Clifton and her writings. The lesson is called Lucille Clifton: Biography, Poems & Books and it will address the following study objectives: Assess the author's early life Examine her life as a full-time writer Name some of her works Practice Exa...
Lucille Clifton was an African American writer best known for her books of poetry. However, she also wrote children's books and memoirs. In her various literary works, she often described life as an African American; other frequent subjects included family and overcoming adversity....
Lucille Clifton (June 27, 1936 – February 13, 2010) was an American poet, writer, and educator from Buffalo, New York. From 1979 to 1985 she was Poet Laureate of Maryland. Clifton was a finalist twice for the Pulitzer Prize for poetry. ...