The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and one of the largest libraries in the world.

Lucille Clifton (June 27, 1936 - February 13, 2010) was an American poet, writer, and educator from Buffalo, New York.

New York City, often simply referred to as NYC, is a major city located in the state of New York, United States.

A nonprofit organization, also known as a not-for-profit organization, is an entity that operates to fulfill a specific purpose or mission, rather than to generate profit for its owners or shareholders.

Poetry is a form of literary expression characterized by the use of language and artistic techniques to create emotional, aesthetic, and intellectual responses in the reader or listener.

The Pulitzer Prize for Poetry is one of the seven American Pulitzer Prizes awarded annually for Letters, Drama, and Music.

Rita Frances Dove (born August 28, 1952) is an American poet and essayist.

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