Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson was a prolific 19th century American poet who is heralded as one of the founders of the American poetic voice. While most of her poetry was not published until after her death, her writing style is lauded as unconventional both in structure and in content, especially for a poet of her time. To learn about other famous women authors, visit our Writers / Poets section in Biographies. To encourage your Mighty Girl's interest in writing, visit our Writing / Journaling section in Arts / Crafts.