"We Belong in History "celebrates William Stafford's life as a writer, a teacher, and United States Poet Laureate by presenting excellent student writing inspired by his work. An introduction by Oregon Poet Laureate Paulann Petersen, a selection of Stafford's work, and three sets of lesson plans written by teachers augment this collection. This allows teachers everywhere to inspire their own students to write in response to Stafford's work. Teachers, student writers, Stafford-admirers, and poetry readers will enjoy "We Belong in History"'s celebration of the joy of writing.