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"A poetic bridge across Austin Boulevard," Austin Weekly News, 2008.

"Spoken word poetry key to unlock student potential," Chicago Tribune, 2010.

"Natalie Richardson named national student poet," Chicago Tribune, 2012.

Poem by Natalie Richardson from the Poetry Society of America's website, 2012.

"Poetry fellow visits OPRF," Oak Park Patch, 2011.

"How to teach spoken word," Wednesday Journal, 2014.

"Baroness drops in on year 9 poetry slam," Guardian, 2013.

"OPRF slam poets dissect their art and its meaning," Wednesday Journal, 2015.

"From Nigeria to Chicago, Poetry Connects Youth," World Chicago, 2015.

"Guggenheim fellow talks shop with OPRF poetry students," Wednesday Journal, 2015.

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Oak Park and River Forest High School

201 North Scoville Ave.
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
Phone 708.383.0700
7 a.m. - 10 p.m., M-F

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