James Weldon Johnson
At this site you can read Johnson’s Biography, peruse some of his Poetry & Fiction, and listen to a song he co-wrote. Johnson’s many talents allowed him to express his ideals in a variety of professions. Make a chart with two columns. In one column, list Johnson’s many careers, and in the other column describe how he demonstrated his values within each of those positions.

Meng Long Shi
Shu Ting is known as one of the "Cloud/Mist" or "Misty" poets. Learn how the Cloud/Mist poets got their name and click on the three Shu Ting links to read more of her poetry. Why do you suppose that Cloud/Mist poetry is referred to as "the literature of the scar"? Write your own poem expressing your interpretation of that phrase.