Born in New York City, Wilbur earned a bachelor's of arts degree from Amherst College and a master's of arts degree from Harvard University. He has taught at Harvard, Wellesley College, Wesleyan University and Smith College. He is a member and past president and chancellor of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. He also is a chancellor emeritus of the Academy of American Poets. Besides his poetry, Wilbur has been honored for his translations of renowned French playwright Moliere.
Space is limited.
School staff at the front door will check in and direct media. Media should check in at the office. Wilbur will read from his new book and talk with children about what it's like to be a poet and how he writes poetry. He will meet with 50 third-graders in Maria Budzinski and Clair Nelson's classes.