"Poetry is life distilled," figurative words spoken by poet laureate, activist, and award winning author Gwendolyn Brooks. Gwendolyn is one of the most influential and widely read American poets. She authored over 20 books and was the first black poet to win the Pulitzer Prize. She was also the first black woman to hold the… Continue reading Gwendolyn Brooks (1917 – 2000) Award Winning Poet, Author, Activist & Teacher