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Donald Hall

Donald Hall is an American poet, writer, editor, and literary critic. He is the author of more than 50 books across several genres from children's literature to biography, memoir, and essays, and including 22 volumes of verse. Hall was named the fourteenth US poet laureate in 2006 and served for one year. His book Ox-Cart Man (illustrated by Barbara Cooney) is the winner of the 1980 Caldecott Medal.

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

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